Okemos Wolves (Okemos, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI), 71-59 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Okemos upgrades its record to 4-0 on the season. The Wolves host Marshall (Marshall, MI) to play the Redhawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Redhawks go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Marshall won 65-55 in their recent league bout against Harper Creek (Battle Creek, MI)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Athens Red Hawks (Troy, MI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Howell will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record.