The Phillips Loggers basketball squad (Phillips, WI), lost 48-38 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Auburndale Apaches (Auburndale, WI)

With the victory, Auburndale advances its record to 5-1 on the year. The Apaches travel to Stratford (Stratford, WI) to meet the Tigers in a Marawood - South battle on Tuesday, December 17. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 6-0. Stratford won 57-17 in their recent non-league battle against Athens (Athens, WI)

The Loggers now own a 4-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ladysmith for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 19. Phillips will meet a Lumberjacks squad coming off a 37-34 league win over Barron (Barron, WI). The Lumberjacks record now stands at 4-2.