Hillman Tigers (Hillman, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Oscoda Owls (Oscoda, MI), 57-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hillman upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Tigers travel to Gaylord (Gaylord, MI) to clash with the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Gaylord lost 61-57 in their recent non-league bout against Benzie Central (Benzonia, MI)

Next up, the Owls clash with the Ogemaw Heights Falcons (West Branch, MI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Oscoda will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 43-39 non-league loss to Standish-Sterling (Standish, MI).