Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Janesville Craig Cougars (Janesville, WI) and the host Vel Phillips Memorial Spartans (Madison, WI), saw Janesville Craig's basketball squad hold off Vel Phillips Memorial by a tally of 81-78.

With the victory, Janesville Craig improves its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Cougars host Madison La Follette (Madison, WI) to confront the Lancers in a Big Eight challenge on Friday, February 16. The Lancers come into the challenge with a record of 3-16. Madison La Follette lost 102-95 in their recent league challenge against Verona (Verona, WI)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Madison West Regents (Madison, WI) in a Big Eight challenge, on Friday, February 16. Vel Phillips Memorial will attempt to improve on its 9-13 season record. The Regents come into the challenge with a 5-16 record after their 78-77 league loss to Janesville Parker (Janesville, WI).