Norristown Eagles (Norristown, PA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Owen J. Roberts Wildcats (Pottstown, PA), 65-59 in a league bout.

With the victory, Norristown upgrades its record to 5-6 on the campaign. The Eagles host Dobbins-Randolph Vo-Tech (Philadelphia, PA) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 13. The Mustangs come into the battle with a record of 2-0.

The Wildcats (5-8) will now prepare for their battle against Lancaster Mennonite (Lancaster, PA). The Blazers come into the non-league battle with a 9-3 record. In their last battle, Lancaster Mennonite edged Pequea Valley (Kinzers, PA), 41-30, in a league battle.