Lockwood LIONS (Billings, MT) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Hardin Bulldogs (Hardin, MT), 69-38 in a league bout.

With the victory, Lockwood upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The LIONS host Laurel (Laurel, MT) to play the Locomotives in a A Southeast bout on Friday, January 6. The Locomotives come into the bout with a record of 0-2.

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Frenchtown Broncs (Frenchtown, MT) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 16. Hardin will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.