Deshler Dragons (Deshler, NE) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Lawrence-Nelson Raiders (Nelson, NE), 50-38 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Deshler upgrades its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Superior (Superior, NE) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 9-6. Superior won 44-30 in their recent non-league bout against Red Cloud (Red Cloud, NE)

Next up, the Raiders play the Blue Hill Bobcats (Blue Hill, NE) in a D1 District 3 bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Lawrence-Nelson will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 4-10 record after their 56-51 league loss to Red Cloud (Red Cloud, NE).