De Pere Redbirds (De Pere, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Green Bay Preble Hornets (Green Bay, WI), 43-34 in a league bout.

With the win, De Pere upgrades its record to 10-7 on the season. The Redbirds travel to Bay Port (Green Bay, WI) to play the Pirates in a Fox River Classic bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 8-8. Bay Port lost 75-70 in their recent league bout against Manitowoc Lincoln (Manitowoc, WI)

Next up, the Hornets play the Sheboygan North Golden Raiders (Sheboygan, WI) in a Fox River Classic bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Green Bay Preble will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Golden Raiders go into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 89-35 league loss to Notre Dame Academy (Green Bay, WI).