Mercer Mustangs (Mercer, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Lakeview Sailors (Stoneboro, PA), 55-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Mercer upgrades its record to 10-4 on the season. The Mustangs host George Junior Republic (Grove City, PA) to clash with the in a District 10 Region 2 bout on Tuesday, January 24. The go into the bout with a record of 2-6. George Junior Republic lost 77-49 in their recent league bout against West Middlesex (West Middlesex, PA)

Next up, the Sailors clash with the Reynolds Raiders (Greenville, PA) in a District 10 Region 2 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Lakeview will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 57-51 non-league loss to Union City (Union City, PA).