Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI), 56-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Novi upgrades its record to 7-10 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Salem (Canton, MI) to play the Rocks in a Kensington Lakes bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Rocks go into the bout with a record of 8-10. Salem lost 71-67 in their recent league bout against Northville (Northville, MI)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Northville Mustangs (Northville, MI) in a Kensington Lakes bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Howell will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 7-10 record after their 71-67 league win over Salem (Canton, MI).