Ishpeming Hematites (Ishpeming, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Gladstone Braves (Gladstone, MI), 53-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ishpeming upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Hematites travel to Westwood (Ishpeming, MI) to play the Patriots in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Westwood won 62-35 in their recent non-league bout against West Iron County (Iron River, MI)

Next up, the Braves play the Bark River-Harris Broncos (Harris, MI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 9. Gladstone will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Broncos go into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 74-48 league win over Superior Central (Eben Junction, MI).