Siegel Stars (Murfreesboro, TN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Blackman Blaze (Murfreesboro, TN), 56-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Siegel upgrades its record to 15-2 on the season. The Stars travel to Riverdale (Murfreesboro, TN) to play the Warriors in a 4A District 8 bout on Friday, January 26. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 6-15. Riverdale lost 72-45 in their recent league bout against Rockvale (Rockvale, TN)

Next up, the Blaze play the Oakland Patriots (Murfreesboro, TN) in a 4A District 8 bout, on Thursday, January 25. Blackman will attempt to upgrade on its 10-7 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 5-12 record after their 65-41 non-league loss to Upperman (Baxter, TN).