Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars (Zumbrota, MN) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Litchfield Dragons (Litchfield, MN), 62-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Zumbrota-Mazeppa advances its record to 4-3 on the year. The Cougars host Triton (Dodge Center, MN) to face the Cobras in a AA Section 1 match on Monday, December 16. The Cobras enter the match with a record of 3-1. Triton won 70-52 in their recent non-league match against United South Central (Wells, MN)

The Dragons now own a 0-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hutchinson for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 17. Litchfield will face a Tigers squad coming off a 81-73 non-league win over Big Lake (Big Lake, MN). The Tigers record now stands at 2-3.