Estelline/Hendricks (Estelline, SD) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Iroquois/Lake Preston (Iroquois, SD), 67-62 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Estelline/Hendricks upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The travel to Deuel (Clear Lake, SD) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 30. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 4-1. Deuel won 53-41 in their recent non-league bout against Britton-Hecla (Britton, SD)

Next up, the play the DeSmet Bulldogs (DeSmet, SD) in a B Region 2 bout, on Thursday, December 21. Iroquois/Lake Preston will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 54-39 non-league win over Deuel (Clear Lake, SD).