Westby Norsemen (Westby, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Hillsboro Tigers (Hillsboro, WI), 46-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Westby advances its record to 3-6 on the year. The Norsemen host Black River Falls (Black River Falls, WI) to face the Tigers in a Coulee match on Tuesday, January 7. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-5. Black River Falls won 47-46 in their recent non-league match against Tomah (Tomah, WI)

The Tigers now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Necedah for a Scenic Bluffs match on Tuesday, January 7. Hillsboro will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 39-29 non-league win over Montello (Montello, WI). The Cardinals record now stands at 5-5.