The Bloomer Blackhawks basketball squad (Bloomer, WI), was nudged 75-70 in Tuesday's league battle with the host McDonell Central Macks (Chippewa Falls, WI)

With the victory, McDonell Central advances its record to 8-8 on the year. The Macks host Prescott (Prescott, WI) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 30. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 8-8. Prescott won 75-67 in their recent league battle against Somerset (Somerset, WI)

The Blackhawks now own a 10-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cameron for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4.