Gladstone Braves (Gladstone, MI) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Escanaba Eskymos (Escanaba, MI), 56-52 in a league match.

With the victory, Gladstone upgrades its record to 12-10 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Negaunee (Negaunee, MI) to confront the Miners in a non-league contest on Wednesday, February 25. The Miners go into the contest with a record of 11-10. Negaunee lost 74-68 in their recent non-league contest against Menominee (Menominee, MI)

In their next game, the Eskymos confront the Tournament Opponent (, ) in a non-league contest, on Monday, February 23. Escanaba will attempt to better on its 7-14 season record. The go into the contest with a 94-281 record after their 82-49 non-league win over Moore Catholic (Staten Island, NY).