Assumption Royals (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Marathon Red Raiders (Marathon, WI), 52-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Assumption upgrades its record to 20-0 on the season. The Royals travel to Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI) to clash with the Falcons in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 8. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 9-10. Abbotsford lost 80-39 in their recent league bout against Phillips (Phillips, WI)

Next up, the Red Raiders clash with the Phillips Loggers (Phillips, WI) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 8. Marathon will attempt to upgrade on its 7-15 season record. The Loggers go into the bout with a 18-2 record after their 80-39 league win over Abbotsford (Abbotsford, WI).