Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Salem Rocks (Canton, MI), 56-41 in a league challenge.

With the victory, Howell improves its record to 12-7 on the campaign. The Highlanders travel to Northville (Northville, MI) to play the Mustangs in a Kensington Lakes - West challenge on Tuesday, February 20. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 5-16. Northville lost 49-42 in their recent league challenge against Plymouth (Canton, MI)

Next up, the Rocks play the Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI) in a Kensington Lakes - West challenge, on Tuesday, February 20. Salem will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 8-13 record after their 45-34 league win over Hartland (Hartland, MI).