Clayton Bears (Clayton, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Flambeau Falcons (Tony, WI), 54-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Clayton upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Bears host Birchwood (Birchwood, WI) to play the Bobcats in a Lakeland - East bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 3-7. Birchwood won 54-37 in their recent non-league bout against Butternut (Butternut, WI)

Next up, the Falcons play the Cornell Chiefs (Cornell, WI) in a Lakeland - East bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Flambeau will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record.