Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Easton Area Rovers (Easton, PA), 51-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Freedom upgrades its record to 4-13 on the season. The Patriots host Bethlehem Catholic (Bethlehem, PA) to play the Hawks in a Lehigh Valley bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Hawks go into the bout with a record of 2-12.

Next up, the Rovers play the Parkland Trojans (Allentown, PA) in a Lehigh Valley bout, on Saturday, January 27. Easton Area will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 13-3 record after their 65-55 league win over Whitehall (Whitehall, PA).