Wayne Badgers (Bicknell, UT) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Piute Thunderbirds (Junction, UT), 17-12 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Wayne upgrades its record to 3-0 on the year. The Badgers travel to Green River (Green River, UT) to face the Pirates in a non-league match on Friday, December 20. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 0-2. Green River lost 62-13 in their recent non-league challenge against Panguitch (Panguitch, UT)

In their next game, the Thunderbirds battle the Milford Tigers (Milford, UT) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 19. Piute will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.