The Ell-Saline Cardinals basketball squad (Brookville, KS), lost 64-50 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Bennington Bulldogs (Bennington, KS)

With the victory, Bennington advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host Berean Academy (Elbing, KS) to encounter the Warriors in a Heart of America test on Thursday, February 6. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 9-4. Berean Academy lost 51-41 in their recent league test against Moundridge (Moundridge, KS)

The Cardinals (13-1) will now prepare for their test against Moundridge (Moundridge, KS). The Wildcats come into the Heart of America test with a 14-0 record.