Killdeer Cowboys (Killdeer, ND) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host New Town Eagles (New Town, ND), 45-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Killdeer advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Cowboys host Hettinger/Scranton (Hettinger, ND) to meet the Black Devils in a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. The Black Devils enter the match with a record of 0-3. Hettinger/Scranton lost 53-9 in their recent non-league match against Lemmon (Lemmon, SD)

The Eagles now own a 1-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mandaree for a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. New Town will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 43-10 non-league win over Alexander (Alexander, ND). The Warriors record now stands at 1-1.