In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Hartford Indians basketball team scored a tight 60-57 triumph over the Black River Rats.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Bloomingdale Cardinals (Bloomingdale, MI) in a Southwest 10 match, on Friday, February 23. Hartford will attempt to better on its 13-7 season record. The Cardinals enter the match with a 2-18 record after their 71-55 non-league loss to New Buffalo (New Buffalo, MI).

With the defeat, Black River moves to 7-15 on the year. The Rats travel to Saugatuck (Saugatuck, MI) to meet the Trailblazers in a Southwestern - North match on Friday, February 23. The Trailblazers enter the match with a record of 16-5. Saugatuck won 41-28 in their recent league match against Fennville (Fennville, MI)