Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Gladwin Flying G's (Gladwin, MI), 53-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, Shepherd upgrades its record to 18-4 on the campaign. The Bluejays travel to Belding (Belding, MI) to play the Black Knights in a non-league bout on Wednesday, March 8. The Black Knights come into the bout with a record of 4-18. Belding won 69-60 in their recent non-league bout against Wellspring Prep (Grand Rapids, MI)

Next up, the Flying G's play the Tournament Opponent (, ) in a non-league bout, on Monday, March 6. Gladwin will attempt to upgrade on its 12-9 season record. The come into the bout with a 105-277 record after their 64-60 non-league win over Bloomfield Christian School (Bloomfield Hills, MI).