Charlotte Orioles (Charlotte, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Ionia Bulldogs (Ionia, MI), 40-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Charlotte upgrades its record to 13-5 on the season. The Orioles travel to Lakewood (Lake Odessa, MI) to clash with the Vikings in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 21. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 10-9. Lakewood lost 44-29 in their recent league bout against Olivet (Olivet, MI)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Ovid-Elsie Marauders (Elsie, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 21. Ionia will attempt to upgrade on its 15-2 season record. The Marauders go into the bout with a 15-2 record after their 50-33 non-league win over Corunna (Corunna, MI).