West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host West Liberty Comets (West Liberty, IA), 62-38 in a league bout.

With the win, West Branch upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Bears travel to Notre Dame (Burlington, IA) to play the Nikes in a non-league bout on Monday, December 19. The Nikes go into the bout with a record of 3-1.

Next up, the Comets play the Regina Regals (Iowa City, IA) in a River Valley bout, on Tuesday, December 20. West Liberty will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Regals go into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 68-43 league win over Tipton (Tipton, IA).