Northwestern Huskies (West Salem, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Waynedale Golden Bears (Apple Creek, OH), 65-64 in a league bout.

With the win, Northwestern upgrades its record to 5-12 on the season. The Huskies host Dalton (Dalton, OH) to play the Bulldogs in a Wayne County bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 9-6. Dalton won 63-23 in their recent league bout against Rittman (Rittman, OH)

Next up, the Golden Bears play the Chippewa Chipps (Doylestown, OH) in a Wayne County bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Waynedale will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record.