Pacelli Cardinals (Stevens Point, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Almond-Bancroft Eagles (Almond, WI), 60-52 in a league bout.

With the win, Pacelli upgrades its record to 19-3 on the season. The Cardinals travel to Wabeno/Laona (Wabeno, WI) to play the Rebels in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 16. The Rebels go into the bout with a record of 7-11. Wabeno/Laona lost 76-46 in their recent non-league bout against Wisconsin Dells (Wisconsin Dells, WI)

Next up, the Eagles play the Bowler Panthers (Bowler, WI) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Almond-Bancroft will attempt to upgrade on its 15-5 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 84-51 non-league loss to Three Lakes (Three Lakes, WI).