Alma Panthers (Alma, MI) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Birch Run Panthers (Birch Run, MI), 85-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Alma upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Panthers host Freeland (Freeland, MI) to play the Falcons in a Tri-Valley - East bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 13-2. Freeland won 59-10 in their recent league bout against Bridgeport (Bridgeport, MI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Frankenmuth Eagles (Frankenmuth, MI) in a Tri-Valley - East bout, on Tuesday, February 6. Birch Run will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 11-2 record after their 60-14 league win over Swan Valley (Saginaw, MI).