Ithaca Yellowjackets (Ithaca, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Standish-Sterling Panthers (Standish, MI), 48-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Ithaca upgrades its record to 15-3 on the season. The Yellowjackets host Clare (Clare, MI) to play the Pioneers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 11-7.

Next up, the Panthers play the Hemlock Huskies (Hemlock, MI) in a Tri-Valley - West I bout, on Friday, February 10. Standish-Sterling will attempt to upgrade on its 14-2 season record. The Huskies go into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 56-41 non-league win over Dow (Midland, MI).