The Alcester-Hudson Cubs basketball squad (Alcester, SD), was nudged 78-71 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Beresford Watchdogs (Beresford, SD)

With the victory, Beresford advances its record to 9-6 on the year. The Watchdogs host Garretson (Garretson, SD) to meet the Blue Dragons in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Blue Dragons enter the battle with a record of 8-8. Garretson won 55-54 in their recent non-league battle against McCook Central/Montrose (Salem, SD)

The Cubs now own a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Sioux for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11.