Freeland Falcons (Freeland, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Alma Panthers (Alma, MI), 65-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Freeland upgrades its record to 13-4 on the season. The Falcons host Garber (Essexville, MI) to play the Dukes in a Tri-Valley - East bout on Friday, February 10. The Dukes go into the bout with a record of 9-8. Garber lost 51-19 in their recent league bout against Frankenmuth (Frankenmuth, MI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Glenn Bobcats (Bay City, MI) in a Tri-Valley - East bout, on Friday, February 10. Alma will attempt to upgrade on its 10-7 season record. The Bobcats go into the bout with a 6-11 record after their 43-29 league win over Birch Run (Birch Run, MI).