Independence/Gilmanton Indees (Independence, WI) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Whitehall Norse (Whitehall, WI), 55-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Independence/Gilmanton upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Indees host Eleva-Strum (Strum, WI) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 11. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 3-9.

Next up, the Norse clash with the Regis Ramblers (Eau Claire, WI) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 6. Whitehall will attempt to upgrade on its 7-3 season record. The Ramblers go into the bout with a 10-2 record after their 75-28 league win over Stanley-Boyd (Stanley, WI).