Hastings Saxons (Hastings, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pennfield Panthers (Battle Creek, MI), 41-35 in a league bout.

With the win, Hastings upgrades its record to 1-7 on the season. The Saxons travel to Marshall (Marshall, MI) to play the Redhawks in a Interstate 8 bout on Friday, January 19. The Redhawks go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Marshall lost 59-44 in their recent league bout against Northwest (Jackson, MI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Northwest Mounties (Jackson, MI) in a Interstate 8 bout, on Friday, January 19. Pennfield will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Mounties go into the bout with a 7-1 record after their 59-44 league win over Marshall (Marshall, MI).