Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Assumption Royals (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) and the host Rhinelander Hodags (Rhinelander, WI), saw Assumption's basketball squad knock off Rhinelander by a count of 60-46.

With the victory, Assumption upgrades its record to 9-0 on the campaign. The Royals host Stratford (Stratford, WI) to play the Tigers in a Marawood - South challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 5-4. Stratford lost 36-31 in their recent non-league challenge against Crandon (Crandon, WI)

Next up, the Hodags play the Merrill Bluejays (Merrill, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Rhinelander will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 82-57 non-league win over Oneida Nation (Oneida, WI).