Harlem Huskies (Machesney Park, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Belvidere Bucs (Belvidere, IL), 48-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Harlem upgrades its record to 3-7 on the season. The Huskies host Freeport (Freeport, IL) to clash with the Pretzels in a Northern Illinois 10 bout on Wednesday, December 13. The Pretzels go into the bout with a record of 4-4. Freeport lost 68-47 in their recent league bout against Guilford (Rockford, IL)

Next up, the Bucs clash with the Rockford Auburn Knights (Rockford, IL) in a Northern Illinois 10 bout, on Wednesday, December 13. Belvidere will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 3-5 record after their 53-51 league loss to Belvidere North (Belvidere, IL).