Devils Lake Firebirds (Devils Lake, ND) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] Wildcats (Leeds, ND), 60-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Devils Lake upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Firebirds host Turtle Mountain (Belcourt, ND) to play the Braves in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 5. The Braves come into the bout with a record of 2-0. Turtle Mountain won 55-31 in their recent non-league bout against Standing Rock (Fort Yates, ND)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Harvey Hornets (Harvey, ND) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Hornets come into the bout with a 1-2 record after their 51-36 non-league win over Drake/Anamoose (Drake, ND).