Western Indians (Latham, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Oak Hill Oaks (Oak Hill, OH), 47-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Western upgrades its record to 4-8 on the season. The Indians travel to Manchester (Manchester, OH) to clash with the Greyhounds in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Greyhounds go into the bout with a record of 7-7. Manchester lost 70-35 in their recent league bout against Fairfield (Leesburg, OH)

Next up, the Oaks clash with the St. Joseph Central Flyers (Ironton, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Oak Hill will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Flyers go into the bout with a 4-6 record after their 71-51 league loss to Notre Dame (Portsmouth, OH).