Shanley Deacons (Fargo, ND) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets (New Rockford, ND), 70-58 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Shanley upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Deacons host Sheyenne (West Fargo, ND) to clash with the Mustangs in a A East bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Rockets clash with the Valley City Hi-Liners (Valley City, ND) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. New Rockford-Sheyenne will attempt to upgrade on its 4-10 season record. The Hi-Liners go into the bout with a 1-10 record after their 68-55 league loss to Grand Forks Central (Grand Forks, ND).