Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN) and the host Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), saw John Marshall's basketball squad overcome Mankato West by a tally of 61-51.

With the victory, John Marshall improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Rockets host Red Wing (Red Wing, MN) to confront the Wingers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Wingers come into the challenge with a record of 4-12. Red Wing lost 70-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Century (Rochester, MN)

Next up, the Scarlets confront the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Mankato West will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 0-16 record after their 53-40 non-league loss to Faribault (Faribault, MN).