Dupree Tigers (Dupree, SD) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Newell Irrigators (Newell, SD), 66-24 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Dupree upgrades its record to 9-10 on the season. The Tigers travel to Mobridge-Pollock (Mobridge, SD) to clash with the Tigers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 27. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 12-8. Mobridge-Pollock lost 56-45 in their recent non-league bout against Winner (Winner, SD)

Next up, the Irrigators clash with the Tiospaye Topa Thunderhawks (Ridgeview, SD) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 26. Newell will attempt to upgrade on its 3-13 season record. The Thunderhawks go into the bout with a 5-15 record after their 62-40 non-league win over Oelrichs (Oelrichs, SD).