Doniphan Dons (Doniphan, MO) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Twin Rivers Royals (Broseley, MO), 50-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Doniphan upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Dons travel to Kennett (Kennett, MO) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Kennett lost 78-41 in their recent league bout against Charleston (Charleston, MO)

Next up, the Royals play the Senath-Hornersville Lions (Senath, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 2. Twin Rivers will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 43-40 non-league loss to Greenville (Greenville, MO).