Linton/Hazelton-Moffit-Braddock Lions (Linton, ND) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Ellendale Cardinals (Ellendale, ND), 58-37 in a league challenge.

The Lions (5-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier (Edgeley, ND). The Rangers come into the B District 2 challenge with a 7-4 record. In their last challenge, Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier was routed by Hankinson (Hankinson, ND), 67-55, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Cardinals encounter the LaMoure/Litchville-Marion Loboes (LaMoure, ND) in a B District 2 challenge, on Thursday, January 23. Ellendale will attempt to improve on its 2-9 season record. The Loboes come into the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 53-35 league win over Strasburg/Zeeland (Strasburg, ND).