Ainsworth Bulldogs (Ainsworth, NE) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Winner Warriors (Winner, SD), 62-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ainsworth upgrades its record to 10-7 on the season. The Bulldogs host O'Neill (O'Neill, NE) to encounter the Eagles in a C1 District 10 bout on Thursday, February 4. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 4-10. O'Neill lost 78-43 in their recent non-league bout against Wagner (Wagner, SD)

Next up, the Warriors encounter the Douglas Patriots (Box Elder, SD) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 5. Winner will attempt to upgrade on its 9-2 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 7-6 record after their 78-45 league win over Hot Springs (Hot Springs, SD).