New Berlin Pretzels (New Berlin, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Maroa-Forsyth Trojans (Maroa, IL), 52-46 in a league bout.

With the win, New Berlin upgrades its record to 25-6 on the season.

Next up, the Trojans clash with the Tri-City Tornadoes (Buffalo, IL) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 18. Maroa-Forsyth will attempt to upgrade on its 15-16 season record. The Tornadoes go into the bout with a 6-24 record after their 67-65 non-league loss to Lutheran (Springfield, IL).