Newman Catholic Knights (Mason City, IA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host North Butler Bearcats (Greene, IA), 70-34 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Newman Catholic advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Knights host Nashua-Plainfield (Nashua, IA) to face the Huskies in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 21. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 9-5. Nashua-Plainfield lost 72-58 in their recent league challenge against Northwood-Kensett (Northwood, IA)

In their next game, the Bearcats encounter the Clarksville Indians (Clarksville, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 20. North Butler will attempt to improve on its 4-9 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 3-9 record after their 68-43 league loss to Janesville (Janesville, IA).