Sidney Cowboys (Sidney, IA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Bedford Bulldogs (Bedford, IA), 61-22 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sidney upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Cowboys host Essex (Essex, IA) to clash with the Trojans in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Essex lost 70-19 in their recent league bout against Stanton (Stanton, IA)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 19. Bedford will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Vikings go into the bout with a 5-2 record after their 52-46 non-league loss to Underwood (Underwood, IA).