In Saturday's non-league match, the host Birchwood Bobcats basketball team scored a good 54-37 triumph over the Butternut Midgets.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Clayton Bears (Clayton, WI) in a Lakeland - East match, on Tuesday, January 17. Birchwood will attempt to move on its 3-7 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 54-49 league win over Flambeau (Tony, WI).

With the defeat, Butternut moves to 0-9 on the year. The Midgets host Phillips (Phillips, WI) to meet the Loggers in a non-league match on Monday, January 16. The Loggers enter the match with a record of 2-10. Phillips lost 73-70 in their recent league match against Rib Lake (Rib Lake, WI)