Owyhee Braves (Owyhee, NV) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Smith Valley Bulldogs (Smith, NV), 72-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Owyhee upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Braves travel to Virginia City (Virginia City, NV) to play the Muckers in a non-league bout on Friday, December 7. The Muckers go into the bout with a record of 5-2. Virginia City won 52-44 in their recent non-league bout against Battle Mountain (Battle Mountain, NV)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the Battle Mountain Longhorns (Battle Mountain, NV) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 7. Smith Valley will attempt to improve on its 0-8 season record. The Longhorns come into the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 52-44 non-league loss to Virginia City (Virginia City, NV).