The Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers basketball squad (Des Lacs, ND), lost 57-47 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Bottineau Braves/Stars (Bottineau, ND)

With the victory, Bottineau advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Braves/Stars travel to Rugby (Rugby, ND) to meet the Panthers in a A Region 3 battle on Friday, January 24. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 6-5. Rugby won 65-39 in their recent league battle against Stanley (Stanley, ND)

The Lakers now own a 11-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Nedrose for a A Region 3 battle on Friday, January 24. Des Lacs-Burlington will meet a Cardinals squad coming off a 63-47 non-league win over Standing Rock (Fort Yates, ND). The Cardinals record now stands at 4-7.