Dupree Tigers (Dupree, SD) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Crow Creek Chieftains (Stephan, SD), 63-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dupree upgrades its record to 1-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Red Cloud (Pine Ridge, SD) to play the Crusaders in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 15. The Crusaders go into the bout with a record of 2-0. Red Cloud won 72-36 in their recent non-league bout against McLaughlin (McLaughlin, SD)

Next up, the Chieftains play the McLaughlin Mustangs (McLaughlin, SD) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 15. Crow Creek will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 72-36 non-league loss to Red Cloud (Pine Ridge, SD).