Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Barron Golden Bears (Barron, WI) and the host Hayward Hurricanes (Hayward, WI), saw Barron's basketball squad hold off Hayward by a tally of 39-38.

With the victory, Barron improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Golden Bears host Ladysmith (Ladysmith, WI) to play the Lumberjacks in a Heart O'North challenge on Friday, January 27. The Lumberjacks come into the challenge with a record of 7-5.

Next up, the Hurricanes play the Cameron Comets (Cameron, WI) in a Heart O'North challenge, on Friday, January 27. Hayward will attempt to advance on its 6-6 season record. The Comets go into the test with a 4-11 record after their 45-31 league win over Cumberland (Cumberland, WI).