Gardiner Bruins (Gardiner, MT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Shields Valley Rebels (Clyde Park, MT), 57-50 in a league bout.

With the win, Gardiner upgrades its record to 3-8 on the season. The Bruins host White Sulphur Springs (White Sulphur Springs, MT) to clash with the Hornets in a C District 12 bout on Saturday, February 3. The Hornets go into the bout with a record of 0-13. White Sulphur Springs lost 85-11 in their recent league bout against Manhattan Christian (Manhattan, MT)

Next up, the Rebels clash with the Manhattan Christian Eagles (Manhattan, MT) in a C District 12 bout, on Saturday, February 3. Shields Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 3-8 season record. The Eagles go into the bout with a 15-1 record after their 85-11 league win over White Sulphur Springs (White Sulphur Springs, MT).