Wessington Springs Spartans (Wessington Springs, SD) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host James Valley Christian Vikings (Huron, SD), 58-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wessington Springs upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Spartans travel to Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (Forestburg, SD) to play the Rebels in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 18. The Rebels go into the bout with a record of 5-5. Sanborn Central/Woonsocket won 43-36 in their recent non-league bout against Wolsey-Wessington (Wolsey, SD)

Next up, the Vikings play the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds (Wolsey, SD) in a B Region 2 bout, on Thursday, January 18. James Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Warbirds go into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 43-36 non-league loss to Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (Forestburg, SD).