Bloomer Blackhawks (Bloomer, WI) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Thorp Cardinals (Thorp, WI), 73-46 in a league bout.

With the win, Bloomer upgrades its record to 9-13 on the season. The Blackhawks host Stanley-Boyd (Stanley, WI) to clash with the Orioles in a Cloverbelt - West bout on Friday, February 9. The Orioles go into the bout with a record of 3-18. Stanley-Boyd lost 64-18 in their recent league bout against Regis (Eau Claire, WI)

Next up, the Cardinals clash with the McDonell Central Macks (Chippewa Falls, WI) in a Cloverbelt - West bout, on Friday, February 9. Thorp will attempt to upgrade on its 3-19 season record. The Macks go into the bout with a 21-2 record after their 62-46 league win over Regis (Eau Claire, WI).