Marion Eagles (Marion, MI) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Buckley Bears (Buckley, MI), 61-36 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Marion advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Eagles host Mason County Eastern (Custer, MI) to face the Cardinals in a West Michigan D match on Wednesday, January 8. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 3-4.

The Bears now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Leland for a Northwest match on Wednesday, January 8.