Homestead Highlanders (Mequon, WI) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hartford Orioles (Hartford, WI), 77-76 in a league match.

With the victory, Homestead upgrades its record to 13-5 on the year. The Highlanders host Slinger (Slinger, WI) to face the Owls in a North Shore match on Friday, February 7. The Owls enter the match with a record of 6-13. Slinger won 50-25 in their recent league match against West Bend East (West Bend, WI)

The Orioles now sport a 16-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Port Washington for a North Shore match on Friday, February 7. Hartford will face a Pirates squad coming off a 65-31 league win over West Bend West (West Bend, WI). The Pirates record now stands at 13-6.