Bennington Bulldogs (Bennington, KS) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Ell-Saline Cardinals (Brookville, KS), 48-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Bennington upgrades its record to 14-3 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Ellsworth (Ellsworth, KS) to play the Bearcats in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Bearcats come into the bout with a record of 16-2. Ellsworth won 44-33 in their recent non-league bout against Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Classical Saints (Wichita, KS) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 15. Ell-Saline will attempt to upgrade on its 13-3 season record. The Saints come into the bout with a 16-2 record after their 72-45 non-league win over Goessel (Goessel, KS).