In Thursday's non-league test, the Ellsworth Panthers (Ellsworth, WI) basketball squad got by the host New Richmond Tigers (New Richmond, WI), by a final score of 52-47.

Next, the Panthers clash with the Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks (Baldwin, WI) in a Middle Border test, on Friday, December 20. Ellsworth will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record.

The Tigers (2-2) will now prepare for their test against Eau Claire Memorial (Eau Claire, WI). The Old Abes come into the Big Rivers test with a 4-1 record. In their last test, Eau Claire Memorial held off Chippewa Falls (Chippewa Falls, WI), 68-16, in a league test.