Watervliet Panthers (Watervliet, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Schoolcraft Eagles (Schoolcraft, MI), 53-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Watervliet upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Panthers travel to Bridgman (Bridgman, MI) to play the Bees in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Bees go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Bridgman lost 61-47 in their recent non-league bout against Kalamazoo Christian (Kalamazoo, MI)

Next up, the Eagles play the Parchment Panthers (Parchment, MI) in a Southwestern - Valley bout, on Friday, January 13. Schoolcraft will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 5-3 record after their 72-37 non-league win over Fennville (Fennville, MI).