Heritage Christian Patriots (New Berlin, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Living Word Lutheran Timberwolves (Jackson, WI), 71-70 in a league bout.

With the win, Heritage Christian upgrades its record to 13-7 on the season. The Patriots travel to Lake Country Lutheran (Hartland, WI) to play the Lightning in a Midwest Classic bout on Thursday, February 10. The Lightning go into the bout with a record of 19-1. Lake Country Lutheran lost 80-69 in their recent non-league bout against Pewaukee (Pewaukee, WI)

Next up, the Timberwolves play the St. Francis Mariners (St. Francis, WI) in a Midwest Classic bout, on Friday, February 11. Living Word Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 11-9 season record. The Mariners go into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 81-74 league win over Heritage Christian (New Berlin, WI).