Nekoosa Papermakers (Nekoosa, WI) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Port Edwards Blackhawks (Port Edwards, WI), 61-37 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Nekoosa upgrades its record to 2-16 on the campaign. The Papermakers host Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin Dells, WI) to play the Chiefs in a South Central bout on Thursday, February 9. The Chiefs come into the bout with a record of 11-9. Wisconsin Dells won 60-59 in their recent non-league bout against Dodgeville (Dodgeville, WI)

Next up, the Blackhawks play the Tri-County Penguins (Plainfield, WI) in a Central Wisconsin - South bout, on Friday, February 10. Port Edwards will attempt to upgrade on its 0-17 season record. The Penguins come into the bout with a 4-12 record after their 58-24 non-league loss to Tomahawk (Tomahawk, WI).