Whitehall Norse (Whitehall, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Independence/Gilmanton Indees (Independence, WI), 81-55 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Whitehall upgrades its record to 9-2 on the season. The Norse travel to Regis (Eau Claire, WI) to clash with the Ramblers in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Ramblers go into the bout with a record of 4-6. Regis won 61-55 in their recent league bout against Cadott (Cadott, WI)

Next up, the Indees clash with the Neillsville Warriors (Neillsville, WI) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 8. Independence/Gilmanton will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 62-46 league win over Owen-Withee (Owen, WI).