Dowagiac Chieftains (Dowagiac, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Three Rivers Wildcats (Three Rivers, MI), 56-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Dowagiac upgrades its record to 7-9 on the season. The Chieftains travel to Bridgman (Bridgman, MI) to clash with the Bees in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Bees go into the bout with a record of 10-7.

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Vicksburg Bulldogs (Vicksburg, MI) in a Wolverine B bout, on Friday, February 9. Three Rivers will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 7-10 record after their 65-47 non-league loss to Lawton (Lawton, MI).