In Tuesday's non-league outing, the Pacelli Cardinals (Stevens Point, WI) basketball squad beat the visiting Tri-County Penguins (Plainfield, WI), by a count of 62-48.

The Cardinals (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Iola-Scandinavia (Iola, WI). The Thunderbirds enter the Central Wisconsin 8 match with a 0-0 record.

With the defeat, Tri-County moves to 3-6 on the year. The Penguins travel to Gresham Community (Gresham, WI) to meet the Wildcats in a Central Wisconsin 10 match on Friday, January 8. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 0-0.