Fort Atkinson Blackhawks (Fort Atkinson, WI) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Baraboo Thunderbirds (Baraboo, WI), 48-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Fort Atkinson advances its record to 6-8 on the year. The Blackhawks host McFarland (McFarland, WI) to meet the Spartans in a non-league match on Saturday, January 18. The Spartans enter the match with a record of 2-11. McFarland lost 60-35 in their recent non-league match against Verona (Verona, WI)

The Thunderbirds now own a 2-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Westfield Area for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21.