Wayne Badgers (Bicknell, UT) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Valley Buffalos (Orderville, UT), 59-51 in a league bout.

With the win, Wayne upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Badgers travel to Panguitch (Panguitch, UT) to clash with the Bobcats in a 1A Region 20 bout on Thursday, January 11. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 10-2. Panguitch won 63-46 in their recent league challenge against Milford (Milford, UT)

Next up, the Buffalos confront the Panguitch Bobcats (Panguitch, UT) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 12. Valley will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record.