Alma Panthers (Alma, MI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI), 65-59 in a league bout.

With the victory, Alma upgrades its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Panthers host Freeland (Freeland, MI) to play the Falcons in a Tri-Valley - East bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 12-4. Freeland won 64-36 in their recent league bout against Birch Run (Birch Run, MI)

Next up, the Dukes play the Frankenmuth Eagles (Frankenmuth, MI) in a Tri-Valley - East bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Garber will attempt to upgrade on its 9-7 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 13-2 record after their 65-6 league win over Bridgeport (Bridgeport, MI).