Ogemaw Heights Falcons (West Branch, MI) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Heston Academy Patriots (St. Helen, MI), 45-37 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ogemaw Heights upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The Falcons host Tawas Area (Tawas City, MI) to clash with the Braves in a non-league bout on Friday, January 26. The Braves go into the bout with a record of 4-8.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Alcona Tigers (Lincoln, MI) in a North Star bout, on Friday, January 26. Heston Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-4 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 10-4 record after their 68-42 league win over Fairview (Fairview, MI).