Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek (Whitehall, MT) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Gardiner Bruins (Gardiner, MT), 46-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Whitehall/Harrison/Willow Creek upgrades its record to 3-7 on the season. The travel to Sweet Grass County (Big Timber, MT) to play the Sheepherders in a non-league bout on Monday, February 6. The Sheepherders go into the bout with a record of 14-1. Sweet Grass County won 64-44 in their recent league bout against Jefferson (Boulder, MT)

Next up, the Bruins play the West Yellowstone Wolverines (Yellowstone, MT) in a C District 12 bout, on Friday, February 10. Gardiner will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record.