Grafton Black Hawks (Grafton, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Hartford Orioles (Hartford, WI), 66-61 in a league bout.

With the win, Grafton upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Black Hawks host Martin Luther (Greendale, WI) to play the Spartans in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 14. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 10-4. Martin Luther won 70-45 in their recent league bout against Catholic Central (Burlington, WI)

Next up, the Orioles play the Cedarburg Bulldogs (Cedarburg, WI) in a North Shore bout, on Friday, January 20. Hartford will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 6-5 record after their 77-74 league win over Homestead (Mequon, WI).