Lakeland Lakers (LaGrange, IN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Central Noble Cougars (Albion, IN), 42-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Lakeland upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Lakers host Angola (Angola, IN) to play the Hornets in a bout on Friday, February 23. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 11-7.

Next up, the Cougars play the Fremont Eagles (Fremont, IN) in a bout, on Friday, February 16. Central Noble will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 53-45 league loss to Fort Wayne Canterbury (Fort Wayne, IN).