In Thursday's league match, the host Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans basketball team scored a good 73-58 triumph over the Madison West Regents.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Madison East Purgolders (Madison, WI) in a Big Eight match, on Saturday, January 13. Vel Phillips Memorial will attempt to better on its 5-8 season record. The Purgolders enter the match with a 7-2 record after their 66-46 league win over Janesville Parker (Janesville, WI).

With the defeat, Madison West moves to 2-9 on the year. The Regents host Madison La Follette (Madison, WI) to meet the Lancers in a Big Eight match on Saturday, January 13. The Lancers enter the match with a record of 1-9. Madison La Follette lost 97-92 in their recent league match against Janesville Craig (Janesville, WI)