Culbertson Cowboys (Culbertson, MT) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Bainville Bulldogs (Bainville, MT), 51-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, Culbertson upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Cowboys travel to Savage (Savage, MT) to play the Warriors in a C District 2 bout on Saturday, January 14. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 4-1. Savage lost 47-38 in their recent league bout against Froid/Medicine Lake (Medicine Lake, MT)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Fairview Warriors (Fairview, MT) in a C District 2 bout, on Saturday, January 14. Bainville will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 59-36 league win over Plentywood (Plentywood, MT).