Hartland Eagles (Hartland, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI), 34-33 in a league bout.

With the win, Hartland upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Eagles travel to Varsity Opponent (, ) to clash with the in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The go into the bout with a record of 58-224.

Next up, the Highlanders clash with the Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI) in a Kensington Lakes - West bout, on Friday, January 5. Howell will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record.