Willmar Cardinals (Willmar, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Apollo Eagles (St. Cloud, MN), 78-58 in a league bout.

With the win, Willmar upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Cardinals host Rocori (Cold Spring, MN) to play the Spartans in a Central Lakes challenge on Friday, January 27. The Spartans come into the challenge with a record of 12-6. Rocori lost 72-60 in their recent league challenge against St. Cloud Tech (St. Cloud, MN)

Next up, the Eagles battle the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm (Sauk Rapids, MN) in a Central Lakes challenge, on Friday, January 27. Apollo will attempt to improve on its 10-8 season record. The Storm come into the challenge with a 7-13 record after their 74-27 non-league loss to Little Falls (Little Falls, MN).