Stanton Mustangs (Stanton, NE) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Wisner-Pilger Gators (Wisner, NE), 72-68 in a league bout.

With the win, Stanton upgrades its record to 15-6 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Clarkson/Leigh (Clarkson, NE) to clash with the Patriots in a C2 District 5 bout on Thursday, February 13. The Patriots go into the bout with a record of 11-10. Clarkson/Leigh lost 55-47 in their recent league bout against Oakland-Craig (Oakland, NE)

Next up, the Gators face the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars (Lyons, NE) in a D2 District 4 game, on Tuesday, February 11. Wisner-Pilger will attempt to move on its 13-7 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 9-8 record after their 59-53 non-league loss to Twin River (Genoa, NE).