Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars (Turtle Lake, ND) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting White Shield Warriors (Roseglen, ND), 78-4 in a league bout.

With the win, Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] upgrades its record to 24-1 on the season. The Cougars travel to Wilton/Wing (Wilton, ND) to play the Miners in a B District 6 bout on Saturday, February 10. The Miners go into the bout with a record of 8-14. Wilton/Wing won 57-46 in their recent league bout against Mandaree (Mandaree, ND)

Next up, the Warriors play the Mandaree Warriors (Mandaree, ND) in a B District 6 bout, on Saturday, February 10. White Shield will attempt to upgrade on its 0-19 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 7-13 record after their 57-46 league loss to Wilton/Wing (Wilton, ND).