Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds (Iola, WI) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Shiocton Chiefs (Shiocton, WI), 50-49 in a league match.

With the victory, Iola-Scandinavia advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Thunderbirds travel to Wittenberg-Birnamwood (Wittenberg, WI) to encounter the Chargers in a Central Wisconsin - East challenge on Friday, January 10. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Wittenberg-Birnamwood lost 69-49 in their recent league challenge against Bonduel (Bonduel, WI)

In their next game, the Chiefs encounter the Manawa Wolves (Manawa, WI) in a Central Wisconsin - East challenge, on Friday, January 10. Shiocton will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record.