Maquoketa Cardinals (Maquoketa, IA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Northeast Rebels (Goose Lake, IA), 68-62 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Maquoketa upgrades its record to 11-5 on the season. The Cardinals host Beckman (Dyersville, IA) to clash with the Trailblazers in a WAMAC - East bout on Friday, January 27. The Trailblazers go into the bout with a record of 10-5.

Next up, the Rebels clash with the Bellevue Comets (Bellevue, IA) in a River Valley bout, on Friday, January 27. Northeast will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 12-3 record after their 64-55 league win over Anamosa (Anamosa, IA).