The McDermitt Bulldogs basketball team (McDermitt, NV), was nudged 43-38 in Thursday's league battle with the host Jackpot Jaguars (Jackpot, NV)

The Jaguars now possess a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Eureka for a IV Northern - East battle on Saturday, February 6. Jackpot will confront a Vandals team coming off a 59-52 league win over Wells (Wells, NV). The Vandals record now stands at 16-3.

The Bulldogs (3-13) will now prepare for their battle against Carlin (Carlin, NV). The Railroaders come into the IV Northern - East battle with a 4-10 record. In their last battle, Carlin was nudged by Eureka (Eureka, NV), 64-49, in a league battle.