Ste. Genevieve Dragons (Ste. Genevieve, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting North County Raiders (Bonne Terre, MO), 58-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ste. Genevieve upgrades its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Arcadia Valley (Ironton, MO) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 5-6. Arcadia Valley won 69-64 in their recent league bout against Valle Catholic (Ste. Genevieve, MO)

Next up, the Raiders play the Farmington Knights (Farmington, MO) in a Mineral Area - Large bout, on Friday, January 12. North County will attempt to upgrade on its 1-8 season record.