In Friday's non-league contest, the visiting Spencer Rockets basketball team scored a close 77-74 win over the Montello Hilltoppers.

The Rockets (5-2) will now prepare for their contest against Tomahawk (Tomahawk, WI). The Hatchets come into the non-league contest with a 2-4 record. In their last contest, Tomahawk was tipped by Rhinelander (Rhinelander, WI), 76-22, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Hilltoppers battle the Marion Mustangs (Marion, WI) in a non-league contest, on Friday, December 27. Montello will attempt to better on its 2-5 season record. The Mustangs come into the contest with a 1-5 record after their 71-36 league win over Northland Lutheran (Mosinee, WI).