In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Ellsworth Panthers basketball team scored a good 51-36 triumph over the Cadott Hornets.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Osceola Chieftains (Osceola, WI) in a Middle Border match, on Tuesday, January 3. Ellsworth will attempt to better on its 2-4 season record.

With the defeat, Cadott moves to 4-4 on the year. The Hornets host McDonell Central (Chippewa Falls, WI) to meet the Macks in a Cloverbelt - West match on Tuesday, January 3. The Macks enter the match with a record of 9-0. McDonell Central won 93-50 in their recent non-league match against Chequamegon (Park Falls, WI)