Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm (Sauk Rapids, MN) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Rocori Spartans (Cold Spring, MN), 56-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, Sauk Rapids-Rice upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Storm host Monticello (Monticello, MN) to play the Magic in a non-league bout on Monday, January 23. The Magic come into the bout with a record of 1-11. Monticello lost 72-61 in their recent league bout against St. Francis (St. Francis, MN)

Next up, the Spartans play the Albany Huskies (Albany, MN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 23. Rocori will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Huskies come into the bout with a 10-1 record after their 64-53 non-league win over Little Falls (Little Falls, MN).