In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Howell Highlanders basketball team scored a tight 58-51 triumph over the Mason Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Highlanders meet the Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI) in a Kensington Lakes match, on Friday, January 5. Howell will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 55-54 non-league win over Royal Oak (Royal Oak, MI).

With the defeat, Mason moves to 6-2 on the year. The Bulldogs host St. Johns (St. Johns, MI) to meet the Redwings in a Capital Area - Red match on Friday, January 5. The Redwings enter the match with a record of 5-5. St. Johns won 61-52 in their recent non-league match against Reed City (Reed City, MI)