Numbers aren’t a problem this season for the Menominee Nation boys basketball team, as coach Joshua Gauthier has more than 40 players on the Eagles’ varsity, junior varsity and JV2 rosters.

Closing out a close game — especially against Central Wisconsin Conference-East opponents — is a different story, however.

It’s been smooth sailing so far in the Central Wisconsin Conference-East for two area girls basketball teams.

At the same time that Wittenberg-Birnamwood was well on its way to a 56-3 win over Shiocton to improve to 8-0 on the season, Bonduel also stayed perfect in conference play Dec. 12 with a 53-18 victory over Manawa at Little Wolf High School.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Tigerton 85, Port Edwards 26

Tigerton wasted little time in jumping all over Port Edwards in an 85-26 win.

The Tigers went up 49-19 at halftime and then outscored the Blackhawks 36-7 after the break.

James Brady led Tigerton with 22 points, followed by Sam Anheuser with 18, Cameron Carlson with 12 and Caleb Dahlstrom with 11.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Shawano 64, Green Bay East 10

A quick start by the Hawks led to a 50-7 halftime lead over Green Bay East, as Leah Nordin scored 22 of her 24 points in the first half.

The Hawks’ 1-3-1 defense caused many East turnovers and held them in check all night.

Jadyn Brown scored 13 points for Shawano, and Creden Weisnicht added eight.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Shawano 42, Green Bay United 25

The boys’ matches between Shawano and Green Bay United started with several forfeits, but by the time the entire match was done, Shawano won comfortably 42-25.

Both teams forfeited at 106, and Shawano’s Nikkolas Waukau and Cashton Panske also won by forfeits at 113 and 120, respectively.

Thursday, Dec. 11

Shawano 42, Green Bay United 12

There was a full house at Shawano Community High School on Dec. 11 as the Hawks hosted Green Bay United for a dual match featuring boys, girls, varsity and junior varsity wrestling.

The girls won handily, 42-12.

In JV girls action, Braylon Nacotee won by fall in 1:36, and Amiyah O”Kimosh won 13-11 over Meicha Hamm of GBU.