Viroqua Blackhawks (Viroqua, WI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Black River Falls Tigers (Black River Falls, WI), 35-32 in a league bout.

With the victory, Viroqua upgrades its record to 2-11 on the campaign. The Blackhawks travel to Melrose-Mindoro (Melrose, WI) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Mustangs come into the bout with a record of 11-6. Melrose-Mindoro lost 62-53 in their recent non-league bout against Independence/Gilmanton (Independence, WI)

Next up, the Tigers play the Whitehall Norse (Whitehall, WI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 22. Black River Falls will attempt to upgrade on its 1-18 season record. The Norse come into the bout with a 10-6 record after their 55-43 non-league win over Pepin/Alma (Pepin, WI).