In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Petoskey Northmen basketball team scored a tight 53-49 triumph over the Traverse City Central Trojans.

In their next game, the Northmen meet the Sault Area Blue Devils (Sault St. Marie, MI) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 6. Petoskey will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Blue Devils enter the match with a 0-1 record after their 45-18 league loss to Petoskey (Petoskey, MI).

With the defeat, Traverse City Central moves to 1-3 on the year. The Trojans host Elk Rapids (Elk Rapids, MI) to meet the Elks in a non-league match on Monday, February 5. The Elks enter the match with a record of 1-2.