In Monday's non-league match, the host Thorp Cardinals basketball team scored a decisive 79-30 triumph over the Cornell Chiefs.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Bloomer Blackhawks (Bloomer, WI) in a Cloverbelt - West match, on Thursday, January 11. Thorp will attempt to better on its 9-4 season record. The Blackhawks enter the match with a 9-1 record after their 65-34 non-league win over Spooner (Spooner, WI).

With the defeat, Cornell moves to 0-10 on the year. The Chiefs travel to Birchwood (Birchwood, WI) to meet the Bobcats in a Lakeland - East match on Tuesday, January 9. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 7-3. Birchwood won 70-52 in their recent league match against Bruce (Bruce, WI)