Wisconsin High School Basketball - Athens overwhelms Newman
December 2, 2022: Athens, WI 54411 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Athens Bluejays (Athens, WI) and the visiting Newman Fighting Cardinals (Wausau, WI), saw Athens's basketball squad wallop Newman by a tally of 59-15.
With the victory, Athens improves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Bluejays travel to Rib Lake (Rib Lake, WI) to confront the Redmen in a Marawood - North challenge on Tuesday, December 6. The Redmen come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Rib Lake lost 69-23 in their recent non-league challenge against Edgar (Edgar, WI)
Next up, the Fighting Cardinals confront the Auburndale Apaches (Auburndale, WI) in a Marawood - South challenge, on Tuesday, December 6. Newman will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Apaches come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 62-52 non-league loss to Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI).