Stanley-Boyd Orioles (Stanley, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Cadott Hornets (Cadott, WI), 54-53 in a league bout.

With the win, Stanley-Boyd upgrades its record to 8-11 on the season. The Orioles host Thorp (Thorp, WI) to play the Cardinals in a Cloverbelt - West bout on Friday, February 2. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 11-8. Thorp won 66-50 in their recent league bout against Regis (Eau Claire, WI)

Next up, the Hornets play the McDonell Central Macks (Chippewa Falls, WI) in a Cloverbelt - West bout, on Friday, February 2. Cadott will attempt to improve on its 5-13 season record. The Macks come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 58-32 league loss to Bloomer (Bloomer, WI).