Kimberly Papermakers (Kimberly, WI) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the visiting Appleton East Patriots (Appleton, WI), 64-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Kimberly advances its record to 5-7 on the year. The Papermakers host Neenah (Neenah, WI) to face the Rockets in a Fox Valley match on Friday, January 24. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 9-3.

The Patriots now own a 5-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Stevens Point for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. Appleton East will face a Panthers squad coming off a 78-50 non-league loss to Mankato East (Mankato, MN). The Panthers record now stands at 8-7.