In Friday's non-league match, the host Colby Hornets basketball team scored a tight 66-65 triumph over the Marathon Red Raiders.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Spencer Rockets (Spencer, WI) in a Cloverbelt - East match, on Tuesday, January 31. Colby will attempt to better on its 10-3 season record. The Rockets enter the match with a 5-9 record after their 71-50 non-league loss to Rib Lake (Rib Lake, WI).

With the defeat, Marathon moves to 12-4 on the year. The Red raiders host Stratford (Stratford, WI) to meet the Tigers in a Marawood - South match on Tuesday, January 31. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 8-7. Stratford lost 60-47 in their recent league challenge against Auburndale (Auburndale, WI)