Traverse City West Titans (Traverse City, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Alpena Wildcats (Alpena, MI), 72-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Traverse City West upgrades its record to 13-5 on the season. The Titans host Big Rapids (Big Rapids, MI) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Monday, February 12. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 12-5. Big Rapids won 80-45 in their recent non-league bout against Lakeview (Lakeview, MI)

Next up, the Wildcats clash with the Inland Lakes Bulldogs (Indian River, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Alpena will attempt to upgrade on its 5-13 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 10-8 record after their 62-42 league loss to Onaway (Onaway, MI).