In Thursday's league match, the host Albany Comets basketball team scored a decisive 73-24 triumph over the Monticello Ponies.

In their next game, the Comets face the Rio Vikings (Rio, WI) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 8. Albany will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Vikings enter the match with a 6-8 record after their 66-49 league win over Fall River (Fall River, WI).

With the defeat, Monticello moves to 5-5 on the year. The Ponies host Highland (Highland, WI) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Saturday, January 8. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 9-2. Highland won 68-45 in their recent league match against Shullsburg (Shullsburg, WI)