Harlem Huskies (Machesney Park, IL) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Rockford East E-Rabs (Rockford, IL), 49-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Harlem upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Huskies host Rockford Auburn (Rockford, IL) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 14. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 1-0.

Next up, the E-Rabs play the Belvidere North Blue Thunder (Belvidere, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 11. Rockford East will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Blue Thunder go into the bout with a 1-3 record after their 56-43 non-league loss to Guilford (Rockford, IL).