In Tuesday's non-league test, the Harper Creek Beavers (Battle Creek, MI) basketball squad got by the visiting Portage Central Mustangs (Portage, MI), by a score of 76-74.

Next, the Beavers clash with the Western Panthers (Parma, MI) in a Interstate Eight test, on Thursday, December 19. Harper Creek will attempt to improve on its 5-1 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 2-3 record after their 52-30 non-league loss to Michigan Center (Michigan Center, MI).

The Mustangs (3-2) will now prepare for their test against St. Joseph (St. Joseph, MI). The Bears come into the Southwestern Michigan - West test with a 0-5 record. In their last test, St. Joseph was nipped by Benton Harbor (Benton Harbor, MI), 84-57, in a non-league test.