Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Florence Bobcats (Florence, WI) and the visiting Suring Eagles (Suring, WI), saw Florence's basketball squad hold off Suring by a tally of 57-50.

With the victory, Florence improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Bobcats host Crandon (Crandon, WI) to play the Cardinals in a Northern Lakes challenge on Monday, January 9. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 11-0. Crandon won 57-15 in their recent league challenge against Elcho (Elcho, WI)

Next up, the Eagles play the Gillett Tigers (Gillett, WI) in a Marinette & Oconto challenge, on Monday, January 9. Suring will attempt to improve on its 5-7 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 39-32 league win over Crivitz (Crivitz, WI).