Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Novi Wildcats (Novi, MI), 41-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Howell upgrades its record to 10-5 on the season. The Highlanders travel to Plymouth (Canton, MI) to play the Wildcats in a Kensington Lakes - West bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 11-5. Plymouth lost 47-26 in their recent league bout against Canton (Canton, MI)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Canton Chiefs (Canton, MI) in a Kensington Lakes - West bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Novi will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The Chiefs go into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 47-26 league win over Plymouth (Canton, MI).