The Hanson Beavers basketball squad (Alexandria, SD), was nudged 51-46 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting Howard Tigers (Howard, SD)

With the victory, Howard advances its record to 4-5 on the year. The Tigers travel to Bridgewater/Emery (Emery, SD) to encounter the Huskies in a B Region 3 challenge on Thursday, January 22. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 8-4. Bridgewater/Emery won 70-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Scotland/Menno (Menno, SD)

In their next game, the Beavers encounter the Canistota Hawks (Canistota, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 22. Hanson will attempt to advance on its 4-7 season record. The Hawks enter the battle with a 0-11 record after their 53-32 league loss to Bridgewater/Emery (Emery, SD).