Carlin Railroaders (Carlin, NV) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Wells Leopards (Wells, NV), 51-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Carlin upgrades its record to 3-19 on the campaign. The Railroaders host Jackpot (Jackpot, NV) to play the Jaguars in a 1A East bout on Friday, February 9. The Jaguars come into the bout with a record of 7-8. Jackpot won 47-31 in their recent league bout against Wells (Wells, NV)

Next up, the Leopards play the Owyhee Braves (Owyhee, NV) in a 1A East bout, on Friday, February 9. Wells will attempt to upgrade on its 10-12 season record. The Braves come into the bout with a 16-5 record after their 60-44 league win over McDermitt (McDermitt, NV).