Mercy Monarchs (Omaha, NE) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Tekamah-Herman Tigers (Tekamah, NE), 35-3 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mercy upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Monarchs host South Sioux City (South Sioux City, NE) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Friday, January 27. The Cardinals come into the bout with a record of 0-1. South Sioux City lost 63-26 in their recent non-league game against Mercy (Omaha, NE)

With the defeat, Tekamah-Herman moves to 0-1 on the year. The Tigers host Mead (Mead, NE) to face the Raiders in a non-league game on Thursday, January 26. The Raiders enter the game with a record of 0-0.