Emery Spartans (Castle Dale, UT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Juab Wasps (Nephi, UT), 57-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Emery upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Spartans host Delta (Delta, UT) to clash with the Rabbits in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 20. The Rabbits go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Wasps clash with the Payson Lions (Payson, UT) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Juab will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record.