Hastings Saxons (Hastings, MI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Pennfield Panthers (Battle Creek, MI), 46-38 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hastings upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Saxons host Marshall (Marshall, MI) to play the Redhawks in a Interstate 8 bout on Friday, January 20. The Redhawks come into the bout with a record of 5-6. Marshall lost 58-28 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 20. Pennfield will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Mounties come into the bout with a 10-1 record after their 58-28 league win over Marshall (Marshall, MI).