Five of the six basketball programs for Wayland, Martin and Hopkins are enjoying the Christmas break with winning records.

The Wayland boys are 4-0, the first time that’s happened in a quite a spell. They will return to the hardcourt twice next week, both games at home, non-league against Lowell Tuesday Jan. 3, and opening O-K Gold Conference action Friday, Jan. 6, vs. Cedar Springs.

The girls, who are 6-2 overall, will open league play Friday at home as well, playing Cedar Springs at 6 p.m.

Hopkins boys will attempt to extend their four-game winning streak, having lost only to Wayland, with a non-league contest at Muskegon Catholic Tuesday, Jan. 3, then the’ll be at home to start O-K Silver Conference action at home against Sparta.

The Lady Vikings, now 4-2, will be on the road Tuesday against non-league opponent West Ottawa Tuesday and then will entertain Sparta at 6 p.m. Friday.

Martin girls particularly are welcoming the break because of a rash of illnesses that helped cause their first defeat after five victories. They and the Clipper boys will be on the home court Friday vs. Saugatuck.