Highland Cardinals (Highland, WI) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Cassville Comets (Cassville, WI), 76-71 in a league bout.

With the victory, Highland upgrades its record to 13-8 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Dodgeville (Dodgeville, WI) to play the Dodgers in a non-league bout on Monday, February 19. The Dodgers come into the bout with a record of 6-15. Dodgeville lost 71-35 in their recent league bout against River Valley (Spring Green, WI)

Next up, the Comets play the River Ridge Timberwolves (Patch Grove, WI) in a Six Rivers - West bout, on Thursday, February 22. Cassville will attempt to upgrade on its 7-16 season record. The Timberwolves come into the bout with a 18-4 record after their 78-27 league win over Belmont (Belmont, WI).