Kimberly Papermakers (Kimberly, WI) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Marshfield Tigers (Marshfield, WI), 53-30 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Kimberly upgrades its record to 12-2 on the campaign. The Papermakers travel to Kaukauna (Kaukauna, WI) to play the Galloping Ghosts in a Fox Valley bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Galloping Ghosts come into the bout with a record of 5-7. Kaukauna lost 53-41 in their recent league bout against Appleton North (Appleton, WI)

Next up, the Tigers play the Stevens Point Panthers (Stevens Point, WI) in a Wisconsin Valley bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Marshfield will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 7-6 record after their 80-52 league win over Merrill (Merrill, WI).