The Sparta Spartans basketball squad (Sparta, MI), was crushed 70-46 in Friday's non-league battle with the host DeWitt Panthers (DeWitt, MI)

With the victory, DeWitt advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Panthers travel to Ionia (Ionia, MI) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league battle on Monday, December 30. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a record of 3-4. Ionia won 55-35 in their recent league battle against Olivet (Olivet, MI)

The Spartans now own a 4-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Tri County Area for a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. Sparta will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 58-51 league loss to Newaygo (Newaygo, MI). The Vikings record now stands at 2-6.