Ar-We-Va Rockets (Westside, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Whiting Warriors (Whiting, IA), 63-39 in a league bout.

With the win, Ar-We-Va upgrades its record to 5-6 on the season. The Rockets travel to Battle Creek-Ida Grove (Ida Grove, IA) to encounter the Falcons in a non-league bout on Friday, January 30. The Falcons go into the bout with a record of 10-1. Battle Creek-Ida Grove won 65-57 in their recent league bout against Westwood (Sloan, IA)

Next up, the Warriors encounter the Remsen-Union Rockets (Remsen, IA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 30. Whiting will attempt to upgrade on its 0-15 season record. The Rockets go into the bout with a 7-7 record after their 76-38 league win over Kingsley-Pierson (Kingsley, IA).