The Shepherd Bluejays topped the host Ithaca Yellowjackets basketball team by a final score of 49-39 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bluejays face the Pinconning Spartans (Pinconning, MI) in a Jack Pine game, on Friday, February 23. Shepherd will attempt to move on its 10-9 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 2-17 record after their 47-29 non-league loss to Unionville-Sebewaing (Sebewaing, MI).

With the defeat, Ithaca moves to 7-12 on the year. The Yellowjackets host St. Louis (St. Louis, MI) to face the Sharks in a Tri-Valley - West II game on Friday, February 23. The Sharks enter the game with a record of 16-4. St. Louis lost 39-32 in their recent non-league game against Millington (Millington, MI)