Marathon Red Raiders (Marathon, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Newman Fighting Cardinals (Wausau, WI), 83-42 in a league bout.

With the victory, Marathon upgrades its record to 16-1 on the campaign. The Red Raiders host Pacelli (Stevens Point, WI) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 1. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 12-4. Pacelli won 62-34 in their recent league bout against Pittsville (Pittsville, WI)

Next up, the Fighting Cardinals play the Rib Lake Redmen (Rib Lake, WI) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Newman will attempt to upgrade on its 2-15 season record. The Redmen come into the bout with a 14-4 record after their 72-53 league win over Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI).