Marion Eagles (Marion, MI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mason County Eastern Cardinals (Custer, MI), 57-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 10-10 on the season. The Eagles host Mesick (Mesick, MI) to play the Bulldogs in a West Michigan D bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 7-12. Mesick lost 61-48 in their recent league bout against Baldwin (Baldwin, MI)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Pentwater Falcons (Pentwater, MI) in a West Michigan D bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Mason County Eastern will attempt to upgrade on its 7-12 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 14-5 record after their 64-31 league win over Catholic Central (Manistee, MI).