Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Freeland Falcons (Freeland, MI), 59-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Garber upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Dukes host Frankenmuth (Frankenmuth, MI) to clash with the Eagles in a Tri-Valley - East bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Frankenmuth won 68-28 in their recent league bout against Swan Valley (Saginaw, MI)

Next up, the Falcons clash with the Alma Panthers (Alma, MI) in a Tri-Valley - East bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Freeland will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 76-55 league win over Glenn (Bay City, MI).