Freeman Falcons (Adams, NE) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Elmwood-Murdock Knights (Murdock, NE), 59-45 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Freeman upgrades its record to 16-1 on the season. The Falcons host Wilber-Clatonia (Wilber, NE) to clash with the Wolverines in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 26. The Wolverines go into the bout with a record of 7-8. Wilber-Clatonia won 44-42 in their recent non-league bout against Palmyra (Palmyra, NE)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Palmyra Panthers (Palmyra, NE) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 26. Elmwood-Murdock will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 44-42 non-league loss to Wilber-Clatonia (Wilber, NE).