In Tuesday's league match, the host Somerset Spartans basketball team scored a tight 60-58 triumph over the St. Croix Central Panthers.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Ellsworth Panthers (Ellsworth, WI) in a Middle Border match, on Friday, February 2. Somerset will attempt to move on its 13-5 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 5-14 record after their 56-53 league win over Baldwin-Woodville (Baldwin, WI).

With the defeat, St. Croix Central moves to 9-9 on the year. The Panthers host Altoona (Altoona, WI) to meet the Railroaders in a Middle Border match on Friday, February 2. The Railroaders enter the match with a record of 8-9. Altoona lost 64-53 in their recent league match against Prescott (Prescott, WI)