West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Notre Dame Nikes (Burlington, IA), 56-31 in a non-league match.

The Bears now have a 3-0 record. They play next when they travel to Camanche for a non-league game on Tuesday, December 9.

With the loss, Notre Dame falls to 0-3 on the season. The Nikes travel to New London (New London, IA) to clash with the Tigers in a SEI - West bout on Friday, December 12. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 0-3.