Arbor Prep Gators (Ypsilanti, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Western Panthers (Parma, MI), 51-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Arbor Prep upgrades its record to 11-2 on the season. The Gators travel to South Lyon East (South Lyon, MI) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 10-4. South Lyon East won 44-40 in their recent league bout against Lakeland (White Lake, MI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Pennfield Panthers (Battle Creek, MI) in a Interstate 8 bout, on Friday, February 2. Western will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 3-9 record after their 33-17 non-league loss to Olivet (Olivet, MI).