The Cumberland Beavers basketball team (Cumberland, WI), was overwhelmed 63-25 in Thursday's league battle with the host Hayward Hurricanes (Hayward, WI)

The Hurricanes now possess a 6-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Colfax for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 7. Hayward will battle a Vikings team coming off a 51-31 league loss to Elk Mound (Elk Mound, WI). The Vikings record now stands at 9-2.

The Beavers (0-8) will now prepare for their battle against Ladysmith (Ladysmith, WI). The Lumberjacks come into the Heart O'North battle with a 5-4 record. In their last battle, Ladysmith was overwhelmed by McDonell Central (Chippewa Falls, WI), 69-30, in a non-league battle.