Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Westby Norsemen (Westby, WI) and the host Kickapoo Panthers (Viola, WI), saw Westby's basketball squad hold off Kickapoo by a count of 63-56.

With the victory, Westby upgrades its record to 7-2 on the campaign. The Norsemen host Bangor (Bangor, WI) to play the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 28. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 6-1. Bangor won 72-47 in their recent non-league challenge against De Soto (De Soto, WI)

Next up, the Panthers play the Ithaca Bulldogs (Richland Center, WI) in a Ridge & Valley challenge, on Friday, January 4. Kickapoo will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 75-39 non-league loss to New Lisbon (New Lisbon, WI).