Ottumwa Bulldogs (Ottumwa, IA) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Des Moines North Polar Bears (Des Moines, IA), 56-51 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ottumwa upgrades its record to 4-12 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Mason City (Mason City, IA) to play the Mohawks in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 28. The Mohawks come into the bout with a record of 6-8. Mason City lost 55-48 in their recent non-league bout against Marshalltown (Marshalltown, IA)

Next up, the Polar Bears play the Fort Dodge Dodgers (Fort Dodge, IA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Des Moines North will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record.