In Tuesday's league match, the host Ashland Oredockers basketball team scored a tight 52-46 triumph over the Ladysmith Lumberjacks.

In their next game, the Oredockers meet the Northwestern Tigers (Maple, WI) in a Heart O'North match, on Friday, January 26. Ashland will attempt to move on its 3-12 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 6-9 record after their 61-20 league win over Spooner (Spooner, WI).

With the defeat, Ladysmith moves to 4-13 on the year. The Lumberjacks host Barron (Barron, WI) to meet the Golden Bears in a Heart O'North match on Friday, January 26. The Golden Bears enter the match with a record of 12-6. Barron lost 41-34 in their recent league match against Hayward (Hayward, WI)