Choteau Bulldogs (Choteau, MT) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Shelby Coyotes (Shelby, MT), 83-79 in a league match.

With the victory, Choteau advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host Rocky Boy (Box Elder, MT) to face the Northern Stars in a B District 1 match on Saturday, January 25. The Northern Stars enter the match with a record of 4-6. Rocky Boy lost 57-56 in their recent league match against Cut Bank (Cut Bank, MT)

The Coyotes now own a 0-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Chinook for a B District 1 match on Saturday, January 25. Shelby will face a Beeters squad coming off a 56-38 non-league loss to Fort Benton (Fort Benton, MT). The Beeters record now stands at 3-7.