Warner Monarchs (Warner, SD) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Langford Lions (Langford, SD), 49-30 in a league bout.

With the win, Warner upgrades its record to 10-2 on the season. The Monarchs host Waubay/Summit (Waubay, SD) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Friday, January 27. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 6-5. Waubay/Summit lost 54-16 in their recent non-league bout against Oldham-Ramona/Rutland (Ramona, SD)

Next up, the Lions clash with the Ipswich Tigers (Ipswich, SD) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 26. Langford will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 1-9 record after their 45-30 non-league loss to James Valley Christian (Huron, SD).