Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Big Rapids Cardinals (Big Rapids, MI) and the visiting Newaygo Lions (Newaygo, MI), saw Big Rapids's basketball squad wallop Newaygo by a tally of 49-24.

With the victory, Big Rapids improves its record to 10-8 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Cadillac (Cadillac, MI) to confront the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 20. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 10-8. Cadillac won 43-29 in their recent league challenge against Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI)

Next up, the Lions confront the Oakridge Eagles (Muskegon, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, February 19. Newaygo will attempt to improve on its 9-8 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 4-13 record after their 61-38 non-league loss to Morley Stanwood (Morley, MI).