Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Phillips Loggers (Phillips, WI) and the host Gilman Pirates (Gilman, WI), saw Phillips's basketball squad overcome Gilman by a tally of 73-53.

With the victory, Phillips improves its record to 12-1 on the campaign. The Loggers travel to Prentice (Prentice, WI) to confront the Buccaneers in a Marawood - North challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a record of 2-8.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Neillsville Warriors (Neillsville, WI) in a Cloverbelt - East challenge, on Thursday, January 19. Gilman will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 15-0 record after their 61-29 non-league win over Mondovi (Mondovi, WI).