Auburndale Apaches (Auburndale, WI) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Stratford Tigers (Stratford, WI), 51-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Auburndale advances its record to 12-2 on the year. The Apaches travel to Newman (Wausau, WI) to face the Fighting Cardinals in a Marawood - South match on Tuesday, January 21. The Fighting Cardinals enter the match with a record of 1-9.

The Tigers now own a 10-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Marathon for a Marawood - South match on Tuesday, January 21. Stratford will face a Red Raiders squad coming off a 53-38 league win over Edgar (Edgar, WI). The Red Raiders record now stands at 11-2.