Marion Eagles (Marion, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Bear Lake Lakers (Bear Lake, MI), 57-22 in a league bout.

With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Eagles travel to Baldwin (Baldwin, MI) to clash with the Panthers in a West Michigan D bout on Wednesday, February 1. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 11-1. Baldwin won 82-62 in their recent league bout against Pentwater (Pentwater, MI)

Next up, the Lakers clash with the Traverse City Christian Sabres (Traverse City, MI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 30. Bear Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Sabres go into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 51-40 league loss to St. Mary (Lake Leelanau, MI).