Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Gilman Pirates (Gilman, WI) and the host Spencer Rockets (Spencer, WI), saw Gilman's basketball squad hold off Spencer by a count of 49-45.

With the victory, Gilman upgrades its record to 10-12 on the campaign. The Pirates host Columbus Catholic (Marshfield, WI) to play the Dons in a Cloverbelt - East challenge on Friday, February 9. The Dons come into the challenge with a record of 9-13. Columbus Catholic lost 43-40 in their recent league challenge against Greenwood (Greenwood, WI)

Next up, the Rockets play the Neillsville Warriors (Neillsville, WI) in a Cloverbelt - East challenge, on Friday, February 9. Spencer will attempt to upgrade on its 6-15 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 18-3 record after their 78-21 league win over Colby (Colby, WI).