Polson Pirates (Polson, MT) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Whitefish Bulldogs (Whitefish, MT), 58-51 in a league bout.

With the victory, Polson upgrades its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Hamilton (Hamilton, MT) to play the Broncs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Broncs come into the bout with a record of 12-1. Hamilton lost 61-48 in their recent non-league bout against Columbia Falls (Columbia Falls, MT)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Stevensville Yellowjackets (Stevensville, MT) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. Whitefish will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record.