Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Gallatin Raptors (Bozeman, MT) and the visiting Russell Rustlers (Great Falls, MT), saw Gallatin's basketball squad overcome Russell by a tally of 53-42.

With the victory, Gallatin improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Raptors travel to Belgrade (Belgrade, MT) to play the Panthers in a AA Eastern challenge on Thursday, January 25. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 1-9.

Next up, the Rustlers play the Billings West Golden Bears (Billings, MT) in a AA Eastern challenge, on Friday, January 26. Russell will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Golden Bears come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 73-45 league win over Belgrade (Belgrade, MT).