Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Baldwin Panthers (Baldwin, MI) and the host Mason County Eastern Cardinals (Custer, MI), saw Baldwin's basketball squad overcome Mason County Eastern by a tally of 44-31.

With the victory, Baldwin improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Mesick (Mesick, MI) to confront the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 3. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Marion Eagles (Marion, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Mason County Eastern will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record.