Bertha-Hewitt Bears (Bertha, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Underwood Rockets (Underwood, MN), 75-54 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bertha-Hewitt upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bears host Laporte (Laporte, MN) to play the Wildcats in a A Section 5 bout on Thursday, December 15. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Rockets play the Rothsay Tigers (Rothsay, MN) in a A Section 6 game, on Tuesday, December 20. Underwood will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.