The Mauston Golden Eagles topped the host Nekoosa Papermakers basketball team by a final score of 73-56 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Golden Eagles face the Tomah Timberwolves (Tomah, WI) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 10. Mauston will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record.

With the defeat, Nekoosa moves to 3-8 on the year. The Papermakers host Wautoma (Wautoma, WI) to face the Hornets in a South Central game on Thursday, January 12. The Hornets enter the game with a record of 5-4.