DeSmet Bulldogs (DeSmet, SD) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Chester Flyers (Chester, SD), 56-43 in a non-league match.

With the victory, DeSmet upgrades its record to 2-1 on the year. The Bulldogs host St. Mary (Dell Rapids, SD) to face the Cardinals in a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 4-0. St. Mary won 60-43 in their recent non-league match against Flandreau (Flandreau, SD)

The Flyers now sport a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Deubrook for a non-league match on Friday, January 3.