Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Washington Warriors (Cedar Rapids, IA), 52-48 in a league bout.

With the win, Kennedy upgrades its record to 4-7 on the season. The Cougars host Hempstead (Dubuque, IA) to play the Mustangs in a Mississippi Valley bout on Friday, January 5. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 3-7. Hempstead lost 43-34 in their recent league bout against Western Dubuque (Epworth, IA)

Next up, the Warriors play the Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA) in a Mississippi Valley bout, on Friday, January 5. Washington will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Bobcats go into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 43-34 league win over Hempstead (Dubuque, IA).