West Bend-Mallard Wolverines (West Bend, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Alta-Aurelia Warriors (Alta, IA), 57-51 in a league match.

With the victory, West Bend-Mallard advances its record to 7-0 on the year. The Wolverines host South O'Brien (Paullina, IA) to face the Wolverines in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Wolverines enter the match with a record of 2-5.

The Warriors now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Western Christian for a non-league match on Monday, January 6.