Bottineau Braves/Stars (Bottineau, ND) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Bishop Ryan Lions (Minot, ND), 64-24 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bottineau upgrades its record to 9-2 on the campaign. The Braves/Stars host Westhope/Newburg (Westhope, ND) to play the Sioux in a B Region 6 District 11 bout on Thursday, January 26. The Sioux come into the bout with a record of 9-5.

Next up, the Lions play the Mohall/Lansford/Sherwood Mavericks (Renville, ND) in a B Region 6 District 12 bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Bishop Ryan will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record.