Des Lacs-Burlington Lakers (Des Lacs, ND) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host New Town Eagles (New Town, ND), 62-54 in a league match.

With the victory, Des Lacs-Burlington upgrades its record to 16-6 on the year. The Lakers travel to Rugby (Rugby, ND) to face the Panthers in a A Region 3 match on Monday, February 24. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 13-7. Rugby won 61-41 in their recent league match against Dunseith (Dunseith, ND)

The Eagles now sport a 11-11 record.