Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Bridgeport Bearcats (Bridgeport, MI), 72-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Garber upgrades its record to 7-8 on the season. The Dukes host Ogemaw Heights (West Branch, MI) to clash with the Falcons in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 8-7. Ogemaw Heights won 71-46 in their recent non-league bout against Tawas Area (Tawas City, MI)

Next up, the Bearcats clash with the New Standard Academy Spartans (Flint, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Bridgeport will attempt to upgrade on its 0-11 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 73-67 non-league win over Bendle (Burton, MI).