Broadview/Lavina Pirates (Lavina, MT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Melstone Broncs (Melstone, MT), 63-59 in a league bout.

With the win, Broadview/Lavina upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Pirates host Reed Point/Rapelje (Reed Point, MT) to clash with the Renegades in a C District 5 bout on Friday, January 20. The Renegades go into the bout with a record of 1-10. Reed Point/Rapelje lost 58-43 in their recent non-league bout against Roberts (Roberts, MT)

Next up, the Broncs clash with the Harlowton/Ryegate Engineers (Harlowton, MT) in a C District 5 bout, on Saturday, January 21. Melstone will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Engineers go into the bout with a 7-0 record after their 70-35 league win over Custer/Hysham (Custer, MT).