Butte Bulldogs (Butte, MT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Belgrade Panthers (Belgrade, MT), 50-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Butte upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Bulldogs host Butte Central Catholic (Butte, MT) to clash with the Maroons in a non-league bout on Friday, December 22. The Maroons go into the bout with a record of 5-0. Butte Central Catholic won 74-43 in their recent non-league bout against Polson (Polson, MT)

Next up, the Panthers clash with the Capital Bruins (Helena, MT) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 19. Belgrade will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Bruins go into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 62-50 non-league loss to Billings West (Billings, MT).