Clarkson/Leigh Patriots (Clarkson, NE) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Schuyler Warriors (Schuyler, NE), 68-26 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Clarkson/Leigh upgrades its record to 5-4 on the year. The Patriots host Battle Creek (Battle Creek, NE) to face the Braves in a non-league match on Thursday, January 2. The Braves enter the match with a record of 6-2. Battle Creek lost 39-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Elkhorn Valley (Tilden, NE)

In their next game, the Warriors battle the York Dukes (York, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 7. Schuyler will attempt to better on its 5-3 season record. The Dukes come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 42-28 non-league win over Aurora (Aurora, NE).