Hanson Beavers (Alexandria, SD) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD), 71-47 in a league bout.

With the victory, Hanson upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Beavers travel to McCook Central/Montrose (Salem, SD) to play the Fighting Cougars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 11. The Fighting Cougars come into the bout with a record of 0-1. McCook Central/Montrose lost 60-49 in their recent league bout against Parker (Parker, SD)

Next up, the Rustlers play the Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 11. Ethan will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 85-83 non-league loss to Platte/Geddes (Platte, SD).