Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Ithaca Yellowjackets (Ithaca, MI) and the visiting Shepherd Bluejays (Shepherd, MI), saw Ithaca's basketball squad knock off Shepherd by a tally of 56-46.

With the victory, Ithaca improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets travel to Hemlock (Hemlock, MI) to play the Huskies in a Tri-Valley - Central challenge on Tuesday, December 13. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Bluejays play the Bridgeport Bearcats (Bridgeport, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. Shepherd will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 75-34 non-league win over Valley Lutheran (Saginaw, MI).