Freeport Pretzels (Freeport, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Harlem Huskies (Machesney Park, IL), 45-44 in a league bout.

With the win, Freeport upgrades its record to 12-17 on the season. The Pretzels host Galesburg (Galesburg, IL) to clash with the Silver Streaks in a non-league bout on Monday, February 5. The Silver Streaks go into the bout with a record of 24-5. Galesburg won 41-38 in their recent league bout against Rock Island (Rock Island, IL)

Next up, the Huskies clash with the Rosary Royals (Aurora, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Harlem will attempt to upgrade on its 12-15 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 8-18 record after their 58-27 non-league loss to Lutheran (Rockford, IL).