The Rudyard Bulldogs tipped the host Manistique Emeralds basketball team by a final score of 54-50 in Wednesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Pickford Panthers (Pickford, MI) in a Eastern Upper Peninsula game, on Thursday, January 4. Rudyard will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 6-0 record after their 58-29 non-league win over Posen (Posen, MI).

With the defeat, Manistique moves to 2-5 on the year. The Emeralds host Engadine (Engadine, MI) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 2. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 0-7. Engadine lost 81-22 in their recent non-league game against Rapid River (Rapid River, MI)