McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars (Salem, SD) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Parker Pheasants (Parker, SD), 52-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McCook Central/Montrose upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Fighting Cougars host Hanson (Alexandria, SD) to clash with the Beavers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Beavers go into the bout with a record of 0-1. Hanson lost 50-49 in their recent non-league bout against Ethan (Ethan, SD)

Next up, the Pheasants clash with the Baltic Bulldogs (Baltic, SD) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Parker will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.