Edgar Wildcats (Edgar, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Newman Fighting Cardinals (Wausau, WI), 42-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Edgar upgrades its record to 6-4 on the season. The Wildcats travel to Pacelli (Stevens Point, WI) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 8-1. Pacelli won 67-38 in their recent non-league bout against Iola-Scandinavia (Iola, WI)

Next up, the Fighting Cardinals clash with the Amherst Falcons (Amherst, WI) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Newman will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 48-33 non-league loss to Westfield Area (Westfield, WI).