The Novi Wildcats tipped the host Royal Oak Ravens basketball team by a final score of 55-54 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) in a Kensington Lakes game, on Friday, January 5. Novi will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Highlanders enter the game with a 5-3 record after their 58-51 non-league win over Mason (Mason, MI).

With the defeat, Royal Oak moves to 7-3 on the year. The Ravens host Berkley (Berkley, MI) to face the Bears in a Oakland - Blue game on Thursday, January 4. The Bears enter the game with a record of 5-3. Berkley won 59-49 in their recent league game against Stoney Creek (Rochester Hills, MI)