Akron Tigers (Akron, NY) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Barker Raiders (Barker, NY), 42-33 in a league bout.

With the win, Akron upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Tigers host Royalton-Hartland (Middleport, NY) to clash with the Rams in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 3-11. Royalton-Hartland won 41-32 in their recent league bout against Albion (Albion, NY)

Next up, the Raiders clash with the Medina Mustangs (Medina, NY) in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Barker will attempt to upgrade on its 4-12 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 5-9 record after their 56-44 league loss to Akron (Akron, NY).