Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Deshler Dragons (Deshler, NE) and the host Red Cloud Warriors (Red Cloud, NE), saw Deshler's basketball squad overcome Red Cloud by a tally of 43-27.

With the victory, Deshler improves its record to 15-3 on the campaign. The Dragons travel to Kenesaw (Kenesaw, NE) to confront the Blue Devils in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 7. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 13-6. Kenesaw won 43-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Blue Hill (Blue Hill, NE)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Blue Hill Bobcats (Blue Hill, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 7. Red Cloud will attempt to improve on its 8-9 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 9-10 record after their 43-40 non-league loss to Kenesaw (Kenesaw, NE).