The Central Bearcats basketball squad (Battle Creek, MI), was nudged 48-46 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Lakeshore Lancers (Stevensville, MI)

With the victory, Lakeshore advances its record to 12-3 on the year. The Lancers travel to Dowagiac (Dowagiac, MI) to meet the Chieftains in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. The Chieftains enter the battle with a record of 6-13. Dowagiac lost 40-29 in their recent league battle against Buchanan (Buchanan, MI)

The Bearcats now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Harper Creek for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 18. Central will meet a Beavers squad coming off a 72-34 league loss to Coldwater (Coldwater, MI). The Beavers record now stands at 6-12.