Cornell Chiefs (Cornell, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Birchwood Bobcats (Birchwood, WI), 58-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Cornell upgrades its record to 3-8 on the season. The Chiefs host Clayton (Clayton, WI) to clash with the Bears in a Lakeland - East bout on Friday, January 12. The Bears go into the bout with a record of 8-5. Clayton won 48-25 in their recent league bout against Bruce (Bruce, WI)

Next up, the Bobcats clash with the New Auburn Trojans (New Auburn, WI) in a Lakeland - East bout, on Friday, January 12. Birchwood will attempt to upgrade on its 0-11 season record. The Trojans go into the bout with a 11-3 record after their 63-42 league win over Lake Holcombe (Holcombe, WI).