Shining Mountain Lions (Boulder, CO) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Elbert Bulldogs (Elbert, CO), 60-36 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Shining Mountain upgrades its record to 10-4 on the season. The Lions host Belleview Christian (Westminster, CO) to play the Bruins in a 1A District 8 bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Bruins go into the bout with a record of 6-8. Belleview Christian lost 63-35 in their recent league bout against Cornerstone Christian Academy (Westminster, CO)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Denver Waldorf Spartans (Denver, CO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Elbert will attempt to upgrade on its 6-8 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 64-43 league win over Beth Eden Baptist (Wheat Ridge, CO).