Reese Rockets (Reese, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Laker Lakers (Pigeon, MI), 60-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Reese upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Rockets host Nouvel Catholic Central (Saginaw, MI) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Monday, January 8. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 5-3. Nouvel Catholic Central won 77-55 in their recent league bout against Valley Lutheran (Saginaw, MI)

Next up, the Lakers play the Bad Axe Hatchets (Bad Axe, MI) in a Greater Thumb - West bout, on Wednesday, January 10. Laker will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Hatchets come into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 42-38 league win over Reese (Reese, MI).