Rifle Bears (Rifle, CO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Basalt Longhorns (Basalt, CO), 69-45 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Rifle upgrades its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Bears host Steamboat Springs (Steamboat Springs, CO) to play the Sailors in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 13. The Sailors come into the bout with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Longhorns play the Moffat County Bulldogs (Craig, CO) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 13. Basalt will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a 0-4 record after their 44-30 league loss to Coal Ridge (New Castle, CO).