DeSmet Bulldogs (DeSmet, SD) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Arlington Cardinals (Arlington, SD), 66-47 in a league match.

With the victory, DeSmet advances its record to 5-3 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Iroquois/Lake Preston (Iroquois, SD) to face the in a B Region 2 match on Monday, January 13. The enter the match with a record of 2-6. Iroquois/Lake Preston lost 58-16 in their recent league match against Deubrook (White, SD)

The Cardinals now own a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Deuel for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 14. Arlington will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 48-22 non-league loss to Castlewood (Castlewood, SD). The Cardinals record now stands at 2-5.