In Thursday's non-league match, the host Maple Valley Lions basketball team scored a tight 51-46 triumph over the Mendon Hornets.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Quincy Orioles (Quincy, MI) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 30. Maple Valley will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Orioles enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 65-35 non-league win over Vandercook Lake (Jackson, MI).

With the defeat, Mendon moves to 2-4 on the year. The Hornets travel to Vandercook Lake (Jackson, MI) to meet the Jayhawks in a non-league match on Friday, December 30. The Jayhawks enter the match with a record of 1-4. Vandercook Lake lost 65-35 in their recent non-league match against Quincy (Quincy, MI)