Albion Purple Eagles (Albion, NY) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Barker Raiders (Barker, NY), 72-61 in a league bout.

With the victory, Albion upgrades its record to 7-7 on the campaign. The Purple Eagles host Royalton-Hartland (Middleport, NY) to play the Rams in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans bout on Thursday, February 2. The Rams come into the bout with a record of 8-7. Royalton-Hartland lost 69-58 in their recent league bout against Newfane (Newfane, NY)

Next up, the Raiders play the Akron Tigers (Akron, NY) in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans bout, on Thursday, February 2. Barker will attempt to upgrade on its 4-11 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 8-6 record after their 61-54 league win over Medina (Medina, NY).