Washburn Cardinals (Washburn, ND) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Mandaree Warriors (Mandaree, ND), 77-27 in a league bout.

With the win, Washburn upgrades its record to 10-5 on the season. The Cardinals host New Salem (New Salem, ND) to clash with the Holsteins in a B District 6 bout on Thursday, February 8. The Holsteins go into the bout with a record of 9-6. New Salem won 50-45 in their recent non-league bout against Belfield (Belfield, ND)

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Wilton Miners (Wilton, ND) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 2. Mandaree will attempt to improve on its 0-16 season record.