Pacelli Cardinals (Stevens Point, WI) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Port Edwards Blackhawks (Port Edwards, WI), 81-46 in a league match.

With the victory, Pacelli advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Alma Center Lincoln (Alma Center, WI) to meet the Hornets in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. The Hornets enter the battle with a record of 9-2. Alma Center Lincoln won 68-32 in their recent non-league battle against Eleva-Strum (Strum, WI)

The Blackhawks now own a 7-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Nekoosa for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. Port Edwards will meet a Papermakers squad coming off a 76-58 league win over Wautoma (Wautoma, WI). The Papermakers record now stands at 6-4.