Ashley Bears (Ashley, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Morrice Orioles (Morrice, MI), 68-64 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ashley upgrades its record to 3-17 on the season. The Bears travel to St. Patrick (Portland, MI) to play the Shamrocks in a non-league bout on Wednesday, March 11. The Shamrocks go into the bout with a record of 5-14. St. Patrick lost 65-43 in their recent non-league bout against Bath (Bath, MI)

Next up, the Orioles play the Lansing Christian Pilgrims (Lansing, MI) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, March 11. Morrice will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Pilgrims go into the bout with a 7-13 record after their 63-54 non-league loss to West Michigan Christian (Byron Center, MI).