In Saturday's non-league match, the host Sacred Heart Academy Irish basketball team scored a good 64-51 triumph over the Beal City Aggies.

In their next game, the Irish meet the Ashley Bears (Ashley, MI) in a Mid-State match, on Wednesday, January 3. Sacred Heart Academy will attempt to better on its 7-1 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 2-4 record after their 50-39 non-league win over Owendale-Gagetown (Owendale, MI).

With the defeat, Beal City moves to 6-2 on the year. The Aggies host Manton (Manton, MI) to meet the Rangers in a Highland match on Tuesday, January 2. The Rangers enter the match with a record of 3-4. Manton won 65-57 in their recent non-league match against North Central (Powers, MI)