Griggs County Central/Midkota Cougars (Cooperstown, ND) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Devils Lake Firebirds (Devils Lake, ND), 60-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Griggs County Central/Midkota advances its record to 2-0 on the year. The Cougars travel to Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] (Leeds, ND) to face the Wildcats in a B District 4 match on Saturday, December 7. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a record of 3-0. Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] won 59-23 in their recent league challenge against Nelson County co-op [Lakota/Dakota Prairie] (Lakota, ND)

In their next game, the Firebirds encounter the Nelson County co-op [Lakota/Dakota Prairie] (Lakota, ND) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 7. Devils Lake will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 59-23 league loss to Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] (Leeds, ND).