Hale Eagles (Hale, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Heston Academy Patriots (St. Helen, MI), 46-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hale upgrades its record to 11-10 on the season. The Eagles host Mio-Au Sable (Mio, MI) to clash with the Thunderbolts in a North Star bout on Friday, February 23. The Thunderbolts go into the bout with a record of 9-10. Mio-Au Sable won 46-37 in their recent league bout against Heston Academy (St. Helen, MI)

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Mio-Au Sable Thunderbolts (Mio, MI) in a North Star bout, on Wednesday, February 21. Heston Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 12-9 season record. The Thunderbolts go into the bout with a 8-10 record after their 54-18 league win over Whittemore-Prescott (Whittemore, MI).