Hale Eagles (Hale, MI) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Mio-Au Sable Thunderbolts (Mio, MI), 40-33 in a league match.

With the victory, Hale advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Eagles host Au Gres-Sims (Au Gres, MI) to face the Wolverines in a North Star - Little Dipper match on Monday, February 3. The Wolverines enter the match with a record of 8-4. Au Gres-Sims won 52-26 in their recent league match against Hillman (Hillman, MI)

The Thunderbolts now own a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Fairview for a North Star - Little Dipper match on Monday, February 3. Mio-Au Sable will face a Eagles squad coming off a 29-15 non-league loss to All Saints Central (Bay City, MI). The Eagles record now stands at 1-9.