The Marion Eagles ran past the visiting Heston Academy Patriots basketball team by a final score of 39-19 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Bear Lake Lakers (Bear Lake, MI) in a West Michigan D game, on Friday, January 27. Marion will attempt to move on its 8-3 season record. The Lakers enter the game with a 5-5 record after their 58-32 league loss to Baldwin (Baldwin, MI).

With the defeat, Heston Academy moves to 7-4 on the year. The Patriots host Alcona (Lincoln, MI) to face the Tigers in a North Star game on Friday, January 27. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 6-5. Alcona won 70-32 in their recent league game against Fairview (Fairview, MI)