The crowd at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Jefferson Eagles (Jefferson, WI) and the host McFarland Spartans (McFarland, WI), observed Jefferson's basketball team overcome McFarland by a margin of 73-57.

The Eagles (9-14) will now prepare for their challenge against Whitewater (Whitewater, WI). The Whippets come into the Rock Valley - Valley challenge with a 5-16 record.

In their next game, the Spartans battle the Edgewood Crusaders (Madison, WI) in a Badger - Small challenge, on Thursday, February 20. McFarland will attempt to improve on its 3-20 season record. The Crusaders come into the test with a 22-1 record after their 84-31 league win over Portage (Portage, WI).