Baker Gators (Baker, FL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Jay Royals (Jay, FL), 50-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Baker upgrades its record to 6-4 on the season. The Gators travel to Northview (Bratt, FL) to play the Chiefs in a 1A District 2 bout on Tuesday, January 22. The Chiefs go into the bout with a record of 10-6. Northview won 68-23 in their recent league bout against Freeport (Freeport, FL)

Next up, the Royals play the Flomaton Hurricanes (Flomaton, AL) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 22. Jay will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Hurricanes go into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 68-35 league loss to Mobile Christian (Mobile, AL).