Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Almond-Bancroft Eagles (Almond, WI) and the host Amherst Falcons (Amherst, WI), saw Almond-Bancroft's basketball squad hold off Amherst by a tally of 63-56.

With the victory, Almond-Bancroft improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Eagles host Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) to play the Royals in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 30. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. Assumption lost 67-57 in their recent non-league challenge against Pacelli (Stevens Point, WI)

Next up, the Falcons play the Pacelli Cardinals (Stevens Point, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 30. Amherst will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 67-57 non-league win over Assumption (Wisconsin Rapids, WI).