Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Canistota Hawks (Canistota, SD), 45-43 in a league bout.

With the victory, Ethan upgrades its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Rustlers host Wagner (Wagner, SD) to play the Red Raiders in a non-league bout on Monday, January 16. The Red Raiders come into the bout with a record of 4-3. Wagner lost 56-42 in their recent league bout against Parkston (Parkston, SD)

Next up, the Hawks play the Canton C-Hawks (Canton, SD) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 14. Canistota will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The C-Hawks come into the bout with a 3-3 record after their 77-38 non-league win over Garretson (Garretson, SD).