Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes (Eau Claire, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Chippewa Falls Cardinals (Chippewa Falls, WI), 81-68 in a league bout.

With the win, Eau Claire Memorial upgrades its record to 10-3 on the season. The Old Abes host La Crosse Central (La Crosse, WI) to clash with the Riverhawks in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Riverhawks go into the bout with a record of 9-2. La Crosse Central won 82-42 in their recent league bout against Sparta (Sparta, WI)

Next up, the Cardinals clash with the River Falls Wildcats (River Falls, WI) in a Big Rivers bout, on Friday, January 20. Chippewa Falls will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record.