Florence Bobcats (Florence, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host North Dickinson Nordics (Felch, MI), 44-26 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Florence upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Bobcats travel to Forest Park (Crystal Falls, MI) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Monday, December 18. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Forest Park lost 36-33 in their recent non-league bout against L'Anse (L'Anse, MI)

Next up, the Nordics play the Carney-Nadeau Wolves (Carney, MI) in a Skyline bout, on Friday, December 15. North Dickinson will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Wolves go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 58-31 non-league win over Superior Central (Eben Junction, MI).