Milan Big Reds (Milan, MI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Riverview Pirates (Riverview, MI), 53-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Milan upgrades its record to 10-7 on the season. The Big Reds travel to Flat Rock (Flat Rock, MI) to clash with the Rams in a Huron bout on Friday, February 19. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 7-10. Flat Rock won 67-43 in their recent league bout against Huron (New Boston, MI)

Next up, the Pirates clash with the Jefferson Bears (Monroe, MI) in a Huron challenge, on Friday, February 19. Riverview will attempt to improve on its 6-8 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 1-12 record after their 53-46 league loss to Grosse Ile (Grosse Ile, MI).