The Northwest Webster Cougars basketball squad (Manson, IA), was nudged 56-52 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting St. Edmond Gaels (Fort Dodge, IA)

With the victory, St. Edmond advances its record to 10-2 on the year. The Gaels travel to Webster City (Webster City, IA) to meet the Lynx in a North Central battle on Friday, January 17. The Lynx enter the battle with a record of 4-8. Webster City lost 63-52 in their recent non-league battle against Southeast Valley (Gowrie, IA)

The Cougars now own a 10-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Emmetsburg for a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. Northwest Webster will meet a E'Hawks squad coming off a 47-43 non-league win over Forest City (Forest City, IA). The E'Hawks record now stands at 8-3.