Crown Point Bulldogs (Crown Point, IN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Laporte Wildcats (Laporte, MN), 60-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Crown Point upgrades its record to 11-5 on the season. The Bulldogs host South Bend Washington (South Bend, IN) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 27. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 7-7. South Bend Washington lost 73-48 in their recent league challenge against Mishawaka Marian (Mishawaka, IN)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Wolves (Walker, MN) in a A Section 5 challenge, on Friday, January 26. Laporte will attempt to improve on its 5-18 season record. The Wolves come into the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 73-43 league loss to Nevis (Nevis, MN).