Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Watford City Wolves (Watford City, ND), 86-59 in a league bout.

With the win, Mandan upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Braves travel to Dickinson (Dickinson, ND) to play the Midgets in a A West bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Midgets go into the bout with a record of 5-3. Dickinson lost 82-66 in their recent league bout against Bismarck (Bismarck, ND)

Next up, the Wolves play the Williston Coyotes (Williston, ND) in a A West bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Watford City will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Coyotes go into the bout with a 0-5 record after their 69-49 league loss to Minot (Minot, ND).