Arlington Eagles (Arlington, NE) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Holdrege Dusters (Holdrege, NE), 53-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Arlington upgrades its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Lincoln Lutheran (Lincoln, NE) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Friday, December 30. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 3-5. Lincoln Lutheran won 40-23 in their recent non-league bout against Fairbury (Fairbury, NE)

Next up, the Dusters play the Fairbury Jeffs (Fairbury, NE) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 30. Holdrege will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Jeffs come into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 40-23 non-league loss to Lincoln Lutheran (Lincoln, NE).