Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Hutchinson Tigers (Hutchinson, MN), 76-43 in a league bout.

With the win, Mankato West upgrades its record to 6-8 on the season. The Scarlets host John Marshall (Rochester, MN) to clash with the Rockets in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 9-5. John Marshall lost 82-46 in their recent league bout against Mayo (Rochester, MN)

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Jordan Hubmen / Jaguars (Jordan, MN) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 18. Hutchinson will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record. The Hubmen / Jaguars go into the bout with a 11-3 record after their 69-65 non-league loss to St. Peter (St. Peter, MN).