Fitzgerald Spartans (Warren, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Mott Marauders (Warren, MI), 76-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Fitzgerald upgrades its record to 14-3 on the season. The Spartans travel to Ferndale (Ferndale, MI) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Monday, February 5. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 9-6. Ferndale lost 79-75 in their recent league bout against West Bloomfield (West Bloomfield, MI)

Next up, the Marauders play the Marine City Mariners (Marine City, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Mott will attempt to upgrade on its 1-14 season record. The Mariners go into the bout with a 3-14 record after their 49-35 league loss to Marysville (Marysville, MI).