Exira-EHK Spartans (Elk Horn, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Paton-Churdan Rockets (Churdan, IA), 67-29 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Exira-EHK upgrades its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Spartans host CAM (Anita, IA) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, February 2. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 10-8. CAM lost 60-57 in their recent non-league bout against Audubon (Audubon, IA)

Next up, the Rockets play the Woodbine Tigers (Woodbine, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Paton-Churdan will attempt to upgrade on its 1-19 season record. The Tigers come into the bout with a 18-2 record after their 50-43 league win over West Harrison (Mondamin, IA).