In Friday's league match, the host Independence Indees basketball team scored a tight 44-40 triumph over the Alma Center Lincoln Hornets.

In their next game, the Indees meet the Neillsville Warriors (Neillsville, WI) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 9. Independence will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Warriors enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 72-57 league loss to Owen-Withee (Owen, WI).

With the defeat, Alma Center Lincoln moves to 3-5 on the year. The Hornets travel to Gilman (Gilman, WI) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 10. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 0-7. Gilman lost 53-20 in their recent league match against Loyal (Loyal, WI)