Nekoosa Papermakers (Nekoosa, WI) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Athens Bluejays (Athens, WI), 71-64 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Nekoosa advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Papermakers travel to Spencer (Spencer, WI) to face the Rockets in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 3-2. Spencer lost 62-60 in their recent league match against Loyal (Loyal, WI)

The Bluejays now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rib Lake for a Marawood - North match on Tuesday, December 17. Athens will face a Redmen squad coming off a 55-54 non-league win over Marathon (Marathon, WI). The Redmen record now stands at 2-2.