Fans at Friday's league challenge between the New Auburn Trojans (New Auburn, WI) and the host Bruce Red Raiders (Bruce, WI), saw New Auburn's basketball squad hold off Bruce by a tally of 45-39.

With the victory, New Auburn improves its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Trojans host Birchwood (Birchwood, WI) to confront the Bobcats in a Lakeland - East challenge on Monday, January 22. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 8-4.

Next, the Red Raiders encounter the Flambeau Falcons (Tony, WI) in a Lakeland - East outing, on Tuesday, January 23. Bruce will attempt to advance on its 8-5 season record.