Mars Fightin' Planets (Mars, PA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting North Hills Indians (Pittsburgh, PA), 73-72 in a league bout.

With the win, Mars upgrades its record to 12-4 on the season. The Fightin' Planets travel to Baldwin (Pittsburgh, PA) to play the Highlanders in a non-league bout on Sunday, January 29. The Highlanders go into the bout with a record of 9-6. Baldwin lost 50-49 in their recent league bout against Mt. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA)

Next up, the Indians play the Belle Vernon Leopards (Belle Vernon, PA) in a non-league bout, on Sunday, January 29. North Hills will attempt to upgrade on its 13-4 season record. The Leopards go into the bout with a 8-6 record after their 66-52 non-league win over Franklin Regional (Murrysville, PA).