Mitchell Kernels (Mitchell, SD) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Brookings Bobcats (Brookings, SD), 69-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Mitchell upgrades its record to 6-1 on the season. The Kernels host Roosevelt (Sioux Falls, SD) to clash with the Rough Riders in a AA bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Rough Riders go into the bout with a record of 4-3. Roosevelt lost 76-59 in their recent league bout against Lincoln (Sioux Falls, SD)

Next up, the Bobcats clash with the Huron Tigers (Huron, SD) in a AA bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Brookings will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 2-4 record after their 83-48 league loss to Lincoln (Sioux Falls, SD).