The Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] Wildcats tipped the host New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets basketball team by a final score of 61-55 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Griggs County Central/Midkota Cougars (Cooperstown, ND) in a B District 4 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 3-5 record after their 39-18 non-league loss to Midway/Minto (Inkster, ND).

With the defeat, New Rockford-Sheyenne moves to 1-7 on the year. The Rockets travel to Washburn (Washburn, ND) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Saturday, January 13. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 6-3.