Fordson Tractors (Dearborn, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI), 43-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Fordson upgrades its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Tractors host Churchill (Livonia, MI) to play the Chargers in a Kensington Lakes bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Chargers come into the bout with a record of 0-12. Churchill lost 68-24 in their recent league bout against Belleville (Belleville, MI)

Next up, the Patriots play the Glenn Rockets (Westland, MI) in a Kensington Lakes bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Rockets come into the bout with a 2-7 record after their 71-42 league loss to Stevenson (Livonia, MI).