The Markesan Hornets basketball squad (Markesan, WI), was crushed 83-56 in Thursday's league battle with the host Pardeeville Bulldogs (Pardeeville, WI)

With the victory, Pardeeville advances its record to 17-0 on the year. The Bulldogs host Westfield Area (Westfield, WI) to meet the Pioneers in a non-league battle on Friday, January 31. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 11-3. Westfield Area won 72-51 in their recent league battle against Wautoma (Wautoma, WI)

The Hornets now own a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Portage for a non-league battle on Monday, February 3. Markesan will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 82-49 league loss to Baraboo (Baraboo, WI). The Warriors record now stands at 1-12.