Griggs County Central/Midkota Cougars (Cooperstown, ND) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] Wildcats (Leeds, ND), 65-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Griggs County Central/Midkota upgrades its record to 9-9 on the season. The Cougars travel to Midway/Minto (Inkster, ND) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 12-7. Midway/Minto won 89-82 in their recent league bout against North Border co-op [Walhalla/Pembina] (Walhalla, ND)

Next up, the Wildcats play the Langdon/Edmore/Munich (Langdon, ND) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 15. Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The go into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 62-57 league win over St. John (St. John, ND).