Belmont Braves (Belmont, WI) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Albany Comets (Albany, WI), 47-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Belmont upgrades its record to 1-6 on the campaign. The Braves host Cassville (Cassville, WI) to play the Comets in a Six Rivers - West bout on Friday, December 16. The Comets come into the bout with a record of 0-4. Cassville lost 63-42 in their recent league bout against Potosi (Potosi, WI)

Next up, the Comets play the Barneveld Eagles (Barneveld, WI) in a Six Rivers - East bout, on Friday, December 16. Albany will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Eagles come into the bout with a 2-3 record after their 79-18 league win over Juda (Juda, WI).