Utica Eisenhower Eagles (Shelby Township, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Romeo Bulldogs (Romeo, MI), 56-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Utica Eisenhower upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to New Haven (New Haven, MI) to clash with the Rockets in a Macomb Area - White bout on Thursday, January 18. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 9-2. New Haven won 79-70 in their recent league bout against Romeo (Romeo, MI)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Lincoln Abes (Warren, MI) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 18. Romeo will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Abes go into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 59-57 league loss to Port Huron Northern (Port Huron, MI).