United South Central Rebels (Wells, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Waterville-Elysian-Morristown Buccaneers (Waterville, MN), 59-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, United South Central upgrades its record to 9-4 on the season. The Rebels host Hayfield (Hayfield, MN) to play the Vikings in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 4-15. Hayfield lost 56-47 in their recent non-league bout against Triton (Dodge Center, MN)

Next up, the Buccaneers play the Kenyon-Wanamingo Knights (Kenyon, MN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown will attempt to upgrade on its 6-7 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 8-9 record after their 80-63 non-league loss to Randolph (Randolph, MN).