McDonell Central Macks (Chippewa Falls, WI) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Fall Creek Crickets (Fall Creek, WI), 59-56 in a league match.

With the victory, McDonell Central upgrades its record to 13-8 on the year. The Macks travel to Thorp (Thorp, WI) to face the Cardinals in a Cloverbelt - West match on Friday, February 14. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 1-18. Thorp lost 78-33 in their recent league match against Bloomer (Bloomer, WI)

The Crickets now sport a 16-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Cadott for a Cloverbelt - West match on Friday, February 14. Fall Creek will face a Hornets squad coming off a 59-46 non-league win over Lake Holcombe (Holcombe, WI). The Hornets record now stands at 9-13.