Eastview Lightning (Apple Valley, MN) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN), 75-52 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Eastview upgrades its record to 8-3 on the season. The Lightning host Lakeville South (Lakeville, MN) to clash with the Cougars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 10-3. Lakeville South won 80-64 in their recent non-league bout against Shakopee (Shakopee, MN)

Next up, the Rockets clash with the Northfield Raiders (Northfield, MN) in a AAAA Section 1 bout, on Tuesday, January 24. John Marshall will attempt to upgrade on its 3-9 season record. The Raiders go into the bout with a 9-4 record after their 70-66 league win over Century (Rochester, MN).