Lapel Bulldogs (Lapel, IN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Alexandria-Monroe Tigers (Alexandria, IN), 66-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Lapel upgrades its record to 12-5 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Heritage Christian (Indianapolis, IN) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 11-5. Heritage Christian won 61-44 in their recent non-league bout against University (Carmel, IN)

Next up, the Tigers play the Morristown Yellow Jackets (Morristown, IN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 3. Alexandria-Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 8-9 season record. The Yellow Jackets go into the bout with a 2-14 record after their 67-26 non-league loss to New Castle (New Castle, IN).