Freeman Scotties (Rockford, WA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Shadle Park Highlanders (Spokane, WA), 57-48 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Freeman upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Scotties travel to Deer Park (Deer Park, WA) to play the Stags in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 3. The Stags come into the bout with a record of 7-4. Deer Park lost 62-52 in their recent non-league bout against Omak (Omak, WA)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Asotin Panthers (Asotin, WA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 4. Shadle Park will attempt to advance on its 3-6 season record. The Panthers go into the test with a 7-3 record after their 62-34 non-league loss to Lind-Ritzville/Sprague/Washtucna (Ritzville, WA).