The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Loyal Greyhounds (Loyal, WI) and the host Thorp Cardinals (Thorp, WI), observed Loyal's basketball team overwhelm Thorp by a score of 63-23.

The Greyhounds (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Neillsville (Neillsville, WI). The Warriors come into the Cloverbelt - East challenge with a 6-0 record. In their last challenge, Neillsville trounced McDonell Central (Chippewa Falls, WI), 69-35, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Cardinals encounter the Regis Ramblers (Eau Claire, WI) in a Cloverbelt - West challenge, on Thursday, December 12. Thorp will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Ramblers come into the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 57-48 non-league win over Menomonie (Menomonie, WI).