The Somerset Spartans topped the host Ellsworth Panthers basketball team by a final score of 60-40 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Rice Lake Warriors (Rice Lake, WI) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 6. Somerset will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 12-7 record after their 72-59 league win over Chippewa Falls (Chippewa Falls, WI).

With the defeat, Ellsworth moves to 5-15 on the year. The Panthers host Osceola (Osceola, WI) to face the Chieftains in a Middle Border game on Thursday, February 8. The Chieftains enter the game with a record of 14-5. Osceola lost 44-41 in their recent league game against Baldwin-Woodville (Baldwin, WI)