Ar-We-Va Rockets (Westside, IA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Paton-Churdan Rockets (Churdan, IA), 63-29 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ar-We-Va upgrades its record to 8-4 on the season. The Rockets travel to Exira-EHK (Elk Horn, IA) to clash with the Spartans in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 10-3. Exira-EHK won 59-33 in their recent non-league bout against Glidden-Ralston (Glidden, IA)

Next up, the Rockets clash with the Glidden-Ralston Wildcats (Glidden, IA) in a Rolling Hills bout, on Thursday, January 18. Paton-Churdan will attempt to upgrade on its 0-14 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 6-6 record after their 59-33 non-league loss to Exira-EHK (Elk Horn, IA).