De Pere Redbirds (De Pere, WI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Green Bay Southwest Fighting Trojans (Green Bay, WI), 53-41 in a league bout.

With the victory, De Pere upgrades its record to 14-9 on the campaign. The Redbirds host Sheboygan North (Sheboygan, WI) to play the Golden Raiders in a Fox River Classic bout on Thursday, February 16. The Golden Raiders come into the bout with a record of 15-9. Sheboygan North won 70-55 in their recent league bout against Ashwaubenon (Green Bay, WI)

Next up, the Fighting Trojans play the Luxemburg-Casco Spartans (Luxemburg, WI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 13. Green Bay Southwest will attempt to upgrade on its 14-8 season record. The Spartans come into the bout with a 12-11 record after their 60-42 league win over Waupaca (Waupaca, WI).