In Thursday's league match, the visiting St. Francis Gladiators basketball team scored a tight 47-43 triumph over the Elk Rapids Elks.

In their next game, the Gladiators meet the Oscoda Owls (Oscoda, MI) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 11. St. Francis will attempt to move on its 14-2 season record.

With the defeat, Elk Rapids moves to 13-3 on the year. The Elks host Harbor Springs (Harbor Springs, MI) to meet the Rams in a Lake Michigan match on Tuesday, February 14. The Rams enter the match with a record of 14-3. Harbor Springs lost 43-40 in their recent league match against Boyne City (Boyne City, MI)