McDonell Central Macks (Chippewa Falls, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Stanley-Boyd Orioles (Stanley, WI), 72-57 in a league bout.

With the win, McDonell Central upgrades its record to 18-1 on the season. The Macks host Fall Creek (Fall Creek, WI) to play the Crickets in a Cloverbelt - West bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Crickets go into the bout with a record of 18-2. Fall Creek won 68-65 in their recent league bout against Bloomer (Bloomer, WI)

Next up, the Orioles play the Regis Ramblers (Eau Claire, WI) in a Cloverbelt - West bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Stanley-Boyd will attempt to upgrade on its 6-14 season record. The Ramblers go into the bout with a 4-19 record after their 73-38 league win over Cadott (Cadott, WI).