Sentinel Spartans (Missoula, MT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Flathead Braves/Bravettes (Kalispell, MT), 40-38 in a league bout.

With the win, Sentinel upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Spartans host Glacier (Kalispell, MT) to play the Wolfpack in a AA Western bout on Saturday, January 7. The Wolfpack go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Glacier lost 60-55 in their recent league bout against Butte (Butte, MT)

Next up, the Braves/Bravettes play the Butte Bulldogs (Butte, MT) in a AA Western bout, on Saturday, January 7. Flathead will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 60-55 league win over Glacier (Kalispell, MT).