Blake Bears (Minneapolis, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Providence Academy Lions (Plymouth, MN), 56-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Blake upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Bears host Belle Plaine (Belle Plaine, MN) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Monday, January 23. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 7-4. Belle Plaine won 67-36 in their recent league bout against Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] (Montgomery, MN)

Next up, the Lions play the Apollo Eagles (St. Cloud, MN) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Providence Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 65-51 non-league loss to Sartell-St. Stephen (Sartell, MN).