Ottumwa Bulldogs (Ottumwa, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Hoover Huskies (Des Moines, IA), 49-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ottumwa upgrades its record to 5-3 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Washington (Washington, IA) to clash with the Demons in a non-league bout on Monday, January 22. The Demons go into the bout with a record of 6-6. Washington won 55-51 in their recent league bout against Keokuk (Keokuk, IA)

Next up, the Huskies clash with the Cedar Falls/Valley Lutheran (Cedar Falls, IA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 20. Hoover will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The go into the bout with a 8-1 record after their 72-46 non-league win over Xavier/Newton Christian Academy (Cedar Rapids, IA).