Blackman Blaze (Murfreesboro, TN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Oakland Patriots (Murfreesboro, TN), 68-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Blackman upgrades its record to 11-7 on the season. The Blaze host Riverdale (Murfreesboro, TN) to clash with the Warriors in a 4A District 8 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Warriors go into the bout with a record of 6-15.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Rockvale (Rockvale, TN) in a 4A District 8 bout, on Friday, January 26. Oakland will attempt to upgrade on its 5-14 season record. The go into the bout with a 8-10 record after their 72-45 league win over Riverdale (Murfreesboro, TN).