The Kickapoo Panthers basketball team (Viola, WI), was toppled 52-44 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Wabeno/Laona Rebels (Wabeno, WI)

The Rebels now possess a 5-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Oneida Nation for a non-league battle on Monday, January 8. Wabeno/Laona will confront a Thunderhawks team coming off a 80-58 league loss to Crivitz (Crivitz, WI). The Thunderhawks record now stands at 6-3.

The Panthers (3-7) will now prepare for their battle against North Crawford (Soldiers Grove, WI). The Trojans come into the Ridge & Valley battle with a 11-0 record. In their last battle, North Crawford beat Wonewoc-Center (Wonewoc, WI), 83-31, in a non-league battle.