Groves Falcons (Beverly Hills, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Troy Colts (Troy, MI), 42-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Groves upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to Royal Oak (Royal Oak, MI) to play the Ravens in a Oakland - Red bout on Tuesday, January 11. The Ravens come into the bout with a record of 1-6. Royal Oak won 23-17 in their recent non-league bout against Notre Dame Prep (Pontiac, MI)

Next up, the Colts play the Clarkston Wolves (Clarkston, MI) in a Oakland - Red bout, on Tuesday, January 11. Troy will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Wolves come into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 71-38 league win over Southfield Arts & Tech (Southfield, MI).