Le Mars Bulldogs (Le Mars, IA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Western Christian Wolfpack (Hull, IA), 65-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Le Mars upgrades its record to 9-7 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Jefferson (Council Bluffs, IA) to play the Yellowjackets in a Missouri River bout on Friday, January 27. The Yellowjackets go into the bout with a record of 2-13. Jefferson lost 70-25 in their recent league bout against Lincoln (Council Bluffs, IA)

Next up, the Wolfpack play the Bishop Heelan Catholic Crusaders (Sioux City, IA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 28. Western Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Crusaders go into the bout with a 13-3 record after their 87-50 league win over Sioux City West (Sioux City, IA).