The Meridian Mustangs basketball squad (Sanford, MI), was nudged 53-46 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Ogemaw Heights Falcons (West Branch, MI)

With the victory, Ogemaw Heights advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Falcons host Garber (Essexville, MI) to meet the Dukes in a non-league battle on Monday, December 16. The Dukes enter the battle with a record of 4-1. Garber won 55-48 in their recent league battle against Alma (Alma, MI)

The Mustangs now own a 2-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Harrison for a Jack Pine battle on Wednesday, December 18. Meridian will meet a Hornets squad coming off a 68-41 league loss to Gladwin (Gladwin, MI). The Hornets record now stands at 1-6.