The Madison East Purgolders basketball squad (Madison, WI), was nudged 79-72 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Madison La Follette Lancers (Madison, WI)

With the victory, Madison La Follette advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Lancers host Middleton (Middleton, WI) to meet the Cardinals in a Big Eight battle on Saturday, December 7. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 0-1. Middleton lost 74-69 in their recent league battle against Vel Phillips Memorial (Madison, WI)

The Purgolders now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Verona for a Big Eight battle on Saturday, December 7. Madison East will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 72-70 league win over Madison West (Madison, WI). The Wildcats record now stands at 1-1.