Helena Bengals (Helena, MT) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Billings West Golden Bears (Billings, MT), 57-55 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Helena upgrades its record to 2-0 on the year. The Bengals travel to Billings Senior (Billings, MT) to face the Broncs in a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. The Broncs enter the match with a record of 1-1. Billings Senior won 65-49 in their recent non-league match against Sentinel (Missoula, MT)

The Golden Bears now sport a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Capital for a non-league match on Saturday, December 21. Billings West will face a Bruins squad coming off a 50-46 non-league loss to Gallatin (Bozeman, MT). The Bruins record now stands at 0-1.