Avondale Yellowjackets (Auburn Hills, MI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ferndale Eagles (Ferndale, MI), 50-49 in a league bout.

With the victory, Avondale upgrades its record to 6-14 on the campaign. The Yellowjackets host Farmington (Farmington, MI) to play the Falcons in a Oakland - White bout on Tuesday, February 21. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 10-8. Farmington won 64-4 in their recent league bout against Pontiac (Pontiac, MI)

Next up, the Eagles play the Oak Park Knights (Oak Park, MI) in a Oakland - Blue bout, on Tuesday, February 21. Ferndale will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record.