Both the Bettendorf boys and girls teams defeated their Assumption opponents in MAC action Friday, Dec. 7. The boys varsity record is 1-1 after an opening season loss to Cedar Rapids Washington. The girls basketball team is undefeated in MAC play. Above, Coach Kevin Skillett goes over strategy during a time-out. The Bulldogs rallied from an early deficit to the Knights and then held off a late surge by Assumption to net the first MAC victory.
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