Fordson Tractors (Dearborn, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Belleville Tigers (Belleville, MI), 39-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Fordson upgrades its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Tractors travel to Wayne Memorial (Wayne, MI) to play the Zebras in a Kensington Lakes bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Zebras come into the bout with a record of 2-3.

Next up, the Tigers play the Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI) in a Kensington Lakes bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Belleville will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 6-3 record after their 45-44 league loss to Wayne Memorial (Wayne, MI).