In Thursday's non-league match, the host Ladysmith Lumberjacks basketball team scored a good 74-57 triumph over the Northland Pines Eagles.

In their next game, the Lumberjacks meet the Hayward Hurricanes (Hayward, WI) in a Heart O'North match, on Friday, January 19. Ladysmith will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Hurricanes enter the match with a 3-10 record after their 56-42 league win over St. Croix Falls (St. Croix Falls, WI).

With the defeat, Northland Pines moves to 5-11 on the year. The Eagles travel to Tomahawk (Tomahawk, WI) to meet the Hatchets in a Great Northern match on Friday, January 19. The Hatchets enter the match with a record of 0-12. Tomahawk lost 54-37 in their recent non-league match against Tigerton (Tigerton, WI)