Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Northwood Evergreens (Minong, WI) and the visiting Frederic Vikings (Frederic, WI), saw Northwood's basketball squad overcome Frederic by a tally of 54-41.

With the victory, Northwood improves its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Evergreens host Unity (Balsam Lake, WI) to play the Eagles in a Lakeland - West challenge on Friday, January 20. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 12-0. Unity won 64-30 in their recent league challenge against Luck (Luck, WI)

Next up, the Vikings play the Grantsburg Pirates (Grantsburg, WI) in a Lakeland - West challenge, on Friday, January 20. Frederic will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 50-40 league win over Clear Lake (Clear Lake, WI).