Freeman Scotties (Rockford, WA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Deer Park Stags (Deer Park, WA), 54-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Freeman upgrades its record to 15-1 on the season. The Scotties host Newport (Newport, WA) to clash with the Grizzlies in a 1A Northeast bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Grizzlies go into the bout with a record of 4-11. Newport lost 61-56 in their recent league bout against Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls, WA)

Next up, the Stags clash with the Lakeside Eagles (Nine Mile Falls, WA) in a 1A Northeast bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Deer Park will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 7-9 record after their 61-56 league win over Newport (Newport, WA).