In Friday's league match, the host Barron Golden Bears basketball team scored a decisive 53-20 triumph over the Ladysmith Lumberjacks.

In their next game, the Golden Bears meet the Northwestern Tigers (Maple, WI) in a Heart O'North match, on Thursday, December 21. Barron will attempt to better on its 7-0 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 64-49 non-league loss to Amery (Amery, WI).

With the defeat, Ladysmith moves to 3-6 on the year. The Lumberjacks host Cameron (Cameron, WI) to meet the Comets in a Heart O'North match on Thursday, December 21. The Comets enter the match with a record of 3-4. Cameron lost 56-41 in their recent league match against Hayward (Hayward, WI)