Portland Raiders (Portland, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Charlotte Orioles (Charlotte, MI), 36-33 in a league bout.

With the win, Portland upgrades its record to 14-6 on the season. The Raiders host Sexton (Lansing, MI) to play the Big Reds in a Capital Area - White bout on Friday, February 23. The Big Reds go into the bout with a record of 16-4. Sexton won 88-78 in their recent non-league bout against Everett (Lansing, MI)

Next up, the Orioles play the Eaton Rapids Greyhounds (Eaton Rapids, MI) in a Capital Area - White bout, on Friday, February 23. Charlotte will attempt to upgrade on its 15-6 season record. The Greyhounds go into the bout with a 9-12 record after their 70-48 league loss to Sexton (Lansing, MI).