Wittenberg-Birnamwood Chargers (Wittenberg, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Amherst Falcons (Amherst, WI), 61-57 in a league bout.

With the win, Wittenberg-Birnamwood upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Chargers travel to Manawa (Manawa, WI) to play the Wolves in a Central Wisconsin - East bout on Friday, January 5. The Wolves go into the bout with a record of 6-5. Manawa lost 75-51 in their recent league bout against Bonduel (Bonduel, WI)

Next up, the Falcons play the Menominee Indian Eagles (Keshena, WI) in a Central Wisconsin - East bout, on Friday, January 5. Amherst will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 1-8 record after their 67-41 league loss to Weyauwega-Fremont (Weyauwega, WI).