Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Scottsbluff Bearcats (Scottsbluff, NE) and the host Gering Bulldogs (Gering, NE), saw Scottsbluff's basketball squad hold off Gering by a tally of 61-55.

With the victory, Scottsbluff improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Waverly (Waverly, NE) to play the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 5-1.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Lincoln Christian Crusaders (Lincoln, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 29. Gering will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 7-0 record after their 41-33 non-league win over Scotus (Columbus, NE).