Blair Bears (Blair, NE) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mercy Monarchs (Omaha, NE), 39-25 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Blair upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bears travel to Plattsmouth (Plattsmouth, NE) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league bout on Friday, December 9. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Plattsmouth won 38-35 in their recent non-league bout against Mercy (Omaha, NE)

Next up, the Monarchs play the Plattsmouth Blue Devils (Plattsmouth, NE) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 3. Mercy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 50-21 league loss to Malcolm (Malcolm, NE).