The Hampton-Dumont Bulldogs basketball team (Hampton, IA), was nudged 63-62 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Osage Green Devils (Osage, IA)

The Green Devils now possess a 5-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Northwood-Kensett for a non-league battle on Friday, January 6. Osage will confront a Vikings team coming off a 68-60 non-league win over Central Springs (Manly, IA). The Vikings record now stands at 1-5.

The Bulldogs (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against West Hancock (Britt, IA). The Eagles come into the non-league battle with a 3-5 record.