Marlette Red Raiders (Marlette, MI) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the visiting Sandusky Redskins (Sandusky, MI), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Marlette upgrades its record to 7-6 on the season. The Red Raiders host Ubly (Ubly, MI) to encounter the Bearcats in a Greater Thumb - East bout on Friday, February 5. The Bearcats go into the bout with a record of 7-3. Ubly lost 56-51 in their recent league bout against Harbor Beach (Harbor Beach, MI)

Next up, the Redskins encounter the Mayville Wildcats (Mayville, MI) in a Greater Thumb - East bout, on Friday, February 5. Sandusky will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Wildcats enter the game with a 0-12 record after their 64-30 league loss to Marlette (Marlette, MI).