In Thursday's non-league match, the host DeWitt Panthers basketball team scored a tight 69-66 triumph over the Williamston Hornets.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Sparta Spartans (Sparta, MI) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 29. DeWitt will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Spartans enter the match with a 3-3 record after their 80-70 non-league loss to Allendale (Allendale, MI).

With the defeat, Williamston moves to 4-4 on the year. The Hornets host Pewamo-Westphalia (Pewamo, MI) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Friday, December 29. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 6-1. Pewamo-Westphalia won 54-48 in their recent non-league match against Forest Hills Northern (Grand Rapids, MI)