Newman Catholic Knights (Mason City, IA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Dunkerton Raiders (Dunkerton, IA), 73-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Newman Catholic upgrades its record to 18-2 on the season. The Knights host Garner-Hayfield (Garner, IA) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Monday, February 6. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 4-2.

Next up, the Raiders play the Newman Catholic Knights (Mason City, IA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Dunkerton will attempt to upgrade on its 17-3 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 18-2 record after their 73-53 non-league win over Garner-Hayfield (Garner, IA).