Sparta Spartans (Sparta, MI) fans exited the stadium happy Saturday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the host Dow Chargers (Midland, MI), 2-1 in a non-league game.

With the win, Sparta improves its record to 13-7 on the year. The Spartans host Jenison (Jenison, MI) to clash with the Wildcats in a non-league game on Saturday, February 15. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 8-9. Jenison lost 4-3 in their recent non-league game against Reeths-Puffer (Muskegon, MI)

The Chargers now sport a 13-5 record. They play next when they host Davison for a non-league game on Wednesday, February 12. Dow will clash with a Cardinals squad coming off a 9-1 non-league win over Freeland (Freeland, MI). The Cardinals record now stands at 16-6.