Byron Bears (Byron, MN) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars (Zumbrota, MN), 65-55 in a league bout.

With the victory, Byron upgrades its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Bears host Jordan (Jordan, MN) to play the Hubmen / Jaguars in a non-league bout on Friday, January 6. The Hubmen / Jaguars come into the bout with a record of 5-0.

Next up, the Cougars play the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals (Lewiston, MN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 19. Zumbrota-Mazeppa will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Cardinals come into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 79-66 league loss to Plainview-Elgin-Millville (Elgin, MN).