Bennington Bulldogs (Bennington, KS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Ell-Saline Cardinals (Brookville, KS), 43-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bennington upgrades its record to 11-6 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Ellsworth (Ellsworth, KS) to play the Bearcats in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Bearcats go into the bout with a record of 7-10. Ellsworth lost 49-36 in their recent non-league bout against Southeast of Saline (Gypsum, KS)

Next up, the Cardinals play the Classical Saints (Wichita, KS) in a Heart of America bout, on Thursday, February 15. Ell-Saline will attempt to upgrade on its 7-10 season record. The Saints go into the bout with a 10-8 record after their 49-46 non-league loss to Goessel (Goessel, KS).