Sheldon Orabs (Sheldon, IA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the visiting Spencer Tigers (Spencer, IA), 56-47 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Sheldon upgrades its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Orabs host Okoboji (Milford, IA) to play the Pioneers in a Siouxland bout on Tuesday, January 25. The Pioneers come into the bout with a record of 0-13. Okoboji lost 52-21 in their recent league bout against West Lyon (Inwood, IA)

Next up, the Tigers play the Lincoln Central Midgets (Estherville, IA) in a Lakes game, on Tuesday, January 25. Spencer will attempt to move on its 2-11 season record. The Midgets enter the game with a 1-13 record after their 58-22 league loss to Emmetsburg (Emmetsburg, IA).