Eau Claire Memorial Old Abes (Eau Claire, WI) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting D.C. Everest Evergreens (Schofield, WI), 74-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Eau Claire Memorial advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Old Abes host Menomonie (Menomonie, WI) to meet the Mustangs in a Big Rivers match on Friday, January 17. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 5-6. Menomonie won 64-59 in their recent non-league match against Ellsworth (Ellsworth, WI)

The Evergreens now own a 6-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Merrill for a Wisconsin Valley match on Tuesday, January 14. D.C. Everest will meet a Bluejays squad coming off a 54-49 league win over Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln (Wisconsin Rapids, WI). The Bluejays record now stands at 7-5.