Dexter (Dexter, KS) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Central Raiders (Burden, KS), 42-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dexter upgrades its record to 3-7 on the season. The travel to West Elk (Howard, KS) to clash with the Patriots in a non-league bout on Friday, February 16. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 8-10. West Elk lost 51-39 in their recent non-league bout against Flinthills (Rosalia, KS)

Next up, the Raiders clash with the Cedar Vale/Dexter Spartans (Cedar Vale, KS) in a South Central Border bout, on Tuesday, February 13. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 4-15 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 7-10 record after their 37-27 league loss to South Haven (South Haven, KS).