Marquand-Zion Tigers (Marquand, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Grandview Eagles (Hillsboro, MO), 51-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marquand-Zion upgrades its record to 2-5 on the season. The Tigers host Naylor (Naylor, MO) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 4. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-8.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Valley Park Hawks (Valley Park, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 18. Grandview will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record.