Viroqua Blackhawks (Viroqua, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Westby Norsemen (Westby, WI), 80-65 in a league bout.

With the win, Viroqua upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Blackhawks travel to Brookwood (Ontario, WI) to play the Falcons in a non-league bout on Monday, January 8. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 1-7. Brookwood lost 54-41 in their recent league bout against Necedah (Necedah, WI)

Next up, the Norsemen play the Wisconsin Dells Chiefs (Wisconsin Dells, WI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Westby will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Chiefs go into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 72-62 league win over Wautoma (Wautoma, WI).