Howards Grove Tigers (Howards Grove, WI) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Hilbert Wolves (Hilbert, WI), 55-37 in a league bout.

With the win, Howards Grove upgrades its record to 10-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah (Elkhart Lake, WI) to play the Resorters in a Big East - North bout on Thursday, January 11. The Resorters go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah won 70-35 in their recent league bout against Mishicot (Mishicot, WI)

Next up, the Wolves play the Manitowoc Lutheran Lancers (Manitowoc, WI) in a Big East - North bout, on Thursday, January 11. Hilbert will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Lancers go into the bout with a 8-3 record after their 47-44 league loss to Reedsville (Reedsville, WI).