The Auburndale Apaches basketball team (Auburndale, WI), was nudged 58-52 in Thursday's league battle with the host Stratford Tigers (Stratford, WI)

The Tigers now possess a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Marathon for a Marawood - South battle on Tuesday, January 16. Stratford will confront a Red Raiders team coming off a 50-37 league loss to Edgar (Edgar, WI). The Red Raiders record now stands at 6-10.

The Apaches (10-5) will now prepare for their battle against Newman (Wausau, WI). The Fighting Cardinals come into the Marawood - South battle with a 2-12 record. In their last battle, Newman was nudged by Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids, WI), 64-34, in a league battle.