In Saturday's non-league match, the host Kickapoo Panthers basketball team scored a tight 37-36 triumph over the Wabeno/Laona Rebels.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Cashton Eagles (Cashton, WI) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 9. Kickapoo will attempt to better on its 11-5 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 12-2 record after their 50-38 league win over Wonewoc-Center (Wonewoc, WI).

With the defeat, Wabeno/Laona moves to 8-6 on the year. The Rebels host Edgar (Edgar, WI) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 9. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 6-7. Edgar lost 73-41 in their recent non-league match against Athens (Athens, WI)