Ithaca Yellowjackets (Ithaca, MI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Merrill Vandals (Merrill, MI), 77-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Ithaca upgrades its record to 18-2 on the season. The Yellowjackets travel to Carrollton (Carrollton, MI) to play the Cavaliers in a Tri-Valley - West bout on Thursday, March 4. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 16-3. Carrollton lost 64-45 in their recent non-league bout against Bay City Western (Auburn, MI)

Next up, the Vandals play the Montabella Mustangs (Blanchard, MI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, March 2. Merrill will attempt to upgrade on its 8-10 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 14-4 record after their 41-39 league win over Coleman (Coleman, MI).