Dupree Tigers (Dupree, SD) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting New Underwood Tigers (New Underwood, SD), 40-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dupree upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Tigers travel to Wall (Wall, SD) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 13. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Wall won 60-19 in their recent league bout against Edgemont (Edgemont, SD)

Next up, the Tigers play the Hill City Rangers (Hill City, SD) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 14. New Underwood will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Rangers go into the bout with a 1-1 record after their 78-51 non-league loss to Red Cloud (Pine Ridge, SD).