Pettisville Blackbirds (Pettisville, OH) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Holgate Tigers (Holgate, OH), 50-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Pettisville upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Blackbirds travel to Ottawa Hills (Toledo, OH) to clash with the Green Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Green Bears go into the bout with a record of 2-5. Ottawa Hills won 53-17 in their recent league bout against Cardinal Stritch (Oregon, OH)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Archbold Blue Streaks (Archbold, OH) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Holgate will attempt to upgrade on its 3-7 season record. The Blue Streaks go into the bout with a 5-7 record after their 60-40 league loss to Patrick Henry (Hamler, OH).