In Thursday's league test, the Middleton Cardinals (Middleton, WI) basketball squad got by the visiting Madison West Regents (Madison, WI), by a score of 71-68.

Next, the Cardinals encounter the Madison East Purgolders (Madison, WI) in a Big Eight test, on Saturday, December 21. Middleton will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Purgolders come into the test with a 1-7 record after their 84-55 league loss to Sun Prairie East (Sun Prairie, WI).

The Regents (1-5) will now prepare for their test against Sun Prairie West (Sun Prairie, WI). The Wolves come into the Big Eight test with a 1-4 record.