New Palestine Dragons (New Palestine, IN) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs (Franklin, IN), 66-64 in a non-league match.

With the victory, New Palestine upgrades its record to 13-2 on the year. The Dragons host Lawrence North (Indianapolis, IN) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 29. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 12-3. Lawrence North won 88-70 in their recent league match against North Central (Indianapolis, IN)

The Grizzly Cubs now sport a 5-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Martinsville for a Mid-State match on Friday, January 31. Franklin Community will face a Artesians squad coming off a 70-43 non-league loss to Bloomington South (Bloomington, IN). The Artesians record now stands at 4-10.