Assumption Royals (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Prentice Buccaneers (Prentice, WI), 61-59 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Assumption advances its record to 6-10 on the year. The Royals travel to Edgar (Edgar, WI) to face the Wildcats in a Marawood - South match on Tuesday, January 28. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 6-8. Edgar won 77-51 in their recent non-league match against Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI)

The Buccaneers now own a 7-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Abbotsford for a Marawood - North match on Tuesday, January 28.