Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Cardinals (Garner, IA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS (Clarion, IA), 61-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Garner-Hayfield/Ventura upgrades its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Bishop Garrigan (Algona, IA) to play the Golden Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Golden Bears come into the bout with a record of 5-1. Bishop Garrigan won 64-15 in their recent league bout against Eagle Grove (Eagle Grove, IA)

Next up, the play the Clear Lake Lions (Clear Lake, IA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Lions come into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 43-36 league win over Hampton-Dumont/CAL (Hampton, IA).