Carlton Bulldogs (Carlton, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Braham Bombers (Braham, MN), 89-61 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Carlton upgrades its record to 9-10 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Cherry (Iron, MN) to clash with the Tigers in a A Section 7 bout on Friday, February 24. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 18-4. Cherry won 77-63 in their recent league bout against Northland (Remer, MN)

Next up, the Bombers clash with the Floodwood Polar Bears (Floodwood, MN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 27. Braham will attempt to upgrade on its 6-16 season record. The Polar Bears go into the bout with a 6-14 record after their 94-45 league loss to Fond du Lac Ojibwe Ogichida (Cloquet, MN).