Clinton Cougars (Clinton, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Whitewater Whippets (Whitewater, WI), 68-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Clinton upgrades its record to 7-11 on the season. The Cougars travel to Brodhead (Brodhead, WI) to clash with the Cardinals in a Rock Valley bout on Thursday, February 16. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 6-13.

Next up, the Whippets clash with the McFarland Spartans (McFarland, WI) in a Rock Valley bout, on Friday, February 17. Whitewater will attempt to upgrade on its 0-21 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 21-3 record after their 63-51 league win over Jefferson (Jefferson, WI).