Shell Lake Lakers (Shell Lake, WI) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Luck Cardinals (Luck, WI), 48-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Shell Lake upgrades its record to 9-11 on the season. The Lakers travel to Northwood (Minong, WI) to play the Evergreens in a Lakeland - West bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Evergreens go into the bout with a record of 5-16. Northwood lost 56-29 in their recent league bout against Siren (Siren, WI)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Turtle Lake Lakers (Turtle Lake, WI) in a Lakeland - West bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Luck will attempt to upgrade on its 1-20 season record. The Lakers go into the bout with a 16-4 record after their 55-52 league win over Grantsburg (Grantsburg, WI).