Ferndale Eagles (Ferndale, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Avondale Yellowjackets (Auburn Hills, MI), 66-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Ferndale upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Eagles travel to Novi (Novi, MI) to face the Wildcats in a non-league game on Friday, January 26. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 4-10. Novi lost 50-44 in their recent league game against Salem (Canton, MI)

With the defeat, Avondale moves to 3-8 on the year. The Yellowjackets host University (Ferndale, MI) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 30. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 0-9. University lost 50-8 in their recent non-league game against Oak Park (Oak Park, MI)