Heritage Patriots (Monroeville, IN) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Jay County Patriots (Portland, IN), 45-39 in a league match.

With the victory, Heritage upgrades its record to 8-6 on the year. The Patriots host Fort Wayne North Side (Fort Wayne, IN) to face the Legends in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 18. The Legends enter the match with a record of 2-0. Fort Wayne North Side won 52-44 in their recent non-league match against Tippecanoe Valley (Akron, IN)

The Patriots now sport a 1-1 record.