Rockford Auburn Knights (Rockford, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Belvidere North Blue Thunder (Belvidere, IL), 49-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Rockford Auburn upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Knights host Jefferson (Rockford, IL) to clash with the J-Hawks in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 9. The J-Hawks go into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Blue Thunder play the Guilford Vikings (Rockford, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 9. Belvidere North will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record.