Hardin Bulldogs (Hardin, MT) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Sidney Eagles (Sidney, MT), 68-63 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hardin upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Bulldogs host Havre (Havre, MT) to clash with the Blue Ponies in a non-league bout on Friday, January 5. The Blue Ponies go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Havre won 92-75 in their recent non-league bout against Browning (Browning, MT)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Billings Central Catholic Rams (Billings, MT) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. Sidney will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 63-60 non-league win over Billings Senior (Billings, MT).