Bad Axe Hatchets (Bad Axe, MI) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Reese Rockets (Reese, MI), 57-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bad Axe upgrades its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Hatchets travel to Vassar (Vassar, MI) to play the Vulcans in a Greater Thumb - West bout on Friday, January 20. The Vulcans come into the bout with a record of 5-3.

Next up, the Rockets play the Laker Lakers (Pigeon, MI) in a Greater Thumb - West bout, on Friday, January 13. Reese will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Lakers come into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 64-53 non-league loss to Carrollton (Carrollton, MI).