Olivet Eagles (Olivet, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Portland Raiders (Portland, MI), 65-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Olivet upgrades its record to 10-4 on the season. The Eagles host Pennfield (Battle Creek, MI) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 4-9.

Next up, the Raiders play the Fowlerville Gladiators (Fowlerville, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Portland will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Gladiators go into the bout with a 3-9 record after their 58-56 league loss to Eastern (Lansing, MI).