Milton Red Hawks (Milton, WI) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Monroe Cheesemakers (Monroe, WI), 60-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Milton upgrades its record to 6-13 on the season. The Red Hawks travel to Stoughton (Stoughton, WI) to play the Vikings in a Badger - East bout on Thursday, February 2. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 7-14. Stoughton lost 78-66 in their recent non-league bout against Middleton (Middleton, WI)

Next up, the Cheesemakers play the Oregon Panthers (Oregon, WI) in a Badger - West bout, on Thursday, February 2. Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 2-19 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 11-7 record after their 51-40 league loss to Sauk Prairie (Prairie du Sac, WI).