Jackpot Jaguars (Jackpot, NV) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Wells Leopards (Wells, NV), 44-34 in a league bout.

With the win, Jackpot upgrades its record to 3-12 on the season. The Jaguars host Owyhee (Owyhee, NV) to clash with the Braves in a 1A Eastern challenge on Friday, February 3. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 15-3. Owyhee lost 50-34 in their recent league challenge against Eureka (Eureka, NV)

Next up, the Leopards confront the Lund Mustangs (Lund, NV) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 28. Wells will attempt to improve on its 4-17 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 76-63 league win over Round Mountain (Round Mountain, NV).