Mackay Miners (Mackay, ID) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host North Gem Cowboys (Bancroft, ID), 56-28 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mackay upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Miners travel to Richfield (Richfield, ID) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 16. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 6-3. Richfield won 38-22 in their recent non-league bout against Wendell (Wendell, ID)

Next up, the Cowboys play the Grace Lutheran Royals (Pocatello, ID) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 16. North Gem will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Royals come into the bout with a 7-1 record after their 42-39 non-league loss to Challis (Challis, ID).