Bartlett Hawks (Bartlett, IL) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Larkin Royals (Elgin, IL), 56-50 in a league bout.

With the victory, Bartlett upgrades its record to 17-11 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Glenbard East (Lombard, IL) to play the Rams in a Upstate Eight bout on Tuesday, February 13. The Rams come into the bout with a record of 13-15. Glenbard East won 71-62 in their recent league bout against Elgin (Elgin, IL)

Next up, the Royals play the Glenbard South Raiders (Glen Ellyn, IL) in a Upstate Eight bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Larkin will attempt to upgrade on its 6-21 season record. The Raiders come into the bout with a 16-13 record after their 51-41 non-league loss to Danville (Danville, IL).