Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds (Iola, WI) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Amherst Falcons (Amherst, WI), 48-37 in a league bout.

With the victory, Iola-Scandinavia upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Thunderbirds travel to Pacelli (Stevens Point, WI) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 4-3.

Next up, the Falcons play the Markesan Hornets (Markesan, WI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. Amherst will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 46-14 league win over Cambria-Friesland (Cambria, WI).