Eisenhower Knights (Russell, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Union City Bears (Union City, PA), 72-32 in a league bout.

With the win, Eisenhower upgrades its record to 12-2 on the season. The Knights travel to Youngsville (Youngsville, PA) to play the Eagles in a District 10 Region 2 bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Bears play the Maplewood Tigers (Guys Mills, PA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Union City will attempt to upgrade on its 1-12 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 0-15 record after their 61-40 non-league loss to Titusville (Titusville, PA).