Worland Warriors (Worland, WY) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Lander Valley Tigers (Lander, WY), 40-39 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Worland upgrades its record to 5-16 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Buffalo (Buffalo, WY) to play the Bison in a non-league bout on Friday, February 23. The Bison come into the bout with a record of 16-2. Buffalo won 79-28 in their recent league bout against Glenrock (Glenrock, WY)

Next up, the Tigers play the Hot Springs County Bobcats (Thermopolis, WY) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 22. Lander Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 10-9 season record. The Bobcats come into the bout with a 5-13 record after their 71-38 non-league loss to Pinedale (Pinedale, WY).