White Bear Lake Bears (White Bear Lake, MN) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Woodbury Royals (Woodbury, MN), 63-47 in a league bout.

With the win, White Bear Lake upgrades its record to 17-5 on the season. The Bears host Mounds View (Arden Hills, MN) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, February 9. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 10-9.

Next up, the Royals clash with the Farmington Tigers (Farmington, MN) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, February 7. Woodbury will attempt to upgrade on its 11-9 season record.