In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Gwinn Modeltowners basketball team scored a tight 60-59 triumph over the Escanaba Eskymos.

In their next game, the Modeltowners face the Stephenson Eagles (Stephenson, MI) in a non-league match, on Friday, February 23. Gwinn will attempt to move on its 5-11 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 11-9 record after their 55-53 non-league loss to Cedarville (Cedarville, MI).

With the defeat, Escanaba moves to 9-11 on the year. The Eskymos travel to Gladstone (Gladstone, MI) to face the Braves in a Great Northern U.P. match on Friday, February 23. The Braves enter the match with a record of 8-13. Gladstone lost 62-31 in their recent non-league match against Westwood (Ishpeming, MI)