Ishpeming Hematites (Ishpeming, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Baraga Vikings (Baraga, MI), 56-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ishpeming upgrades its record to 12-5 on the season. The Hematites host Escanaba (Escanaba, MI) to clash with the Eskymos in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 16. The Eskymos enter the game with a record of 17-1. Escanaba won 67-62 in their recent non-league game against Houghton (Houghton, MI)

With the defeat, Baraga moves to 15-4 on the year. The Vikings travel to Dollar Bay (Dollar Bay, MI) to face the Bays in a Copper Mountain game on Thursday, February 16. The Bays enter the game with a record of 7-12. Dollar Bay lost 47-43 in their recent league game against Watersmeet (Watersmeet, MI)