Manitowoc Lincoln Ships (Manitowoc, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Ashwaubenon Jaguars (Green Bay, WI), 73-65 in a league bout.

With the win, Manitowoc Lincoln upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Ships host De Pere (De Pere, WI) to play the Redbirds in a Fox River Classic bout on Friday, December 16. The Redbirds go into the bout with a record of 3-4. De Pere lost 45-30 in their recent league bout against Bay Port (Green Bay, WI)

Next up, the Jaguars play the Bay Port Pirates (Green Bay, WI) in a Fox River Classic bout, on Thursday, December 15. Ashwaubenon will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 45-30 league win over De Pere (De Pere, WI).