Riverside Chargers (Cedar Rapids, NE) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Heartland Lutheran Red Hornets (Grand Island, NE), 72-28 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Riverside upgrades its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Burwell (Burwell, NE) to play the Longhorns in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Longhorns come into the bout with a record of 2-9.

Next up, the Red Hornets play the Silver Lake Mustangs (Roseland, NE) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 6. Heartland Lutheran will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record. The Mustangs come into the bout with a 8-2 record after their 62-37 non-league win over Blue Hill (Blue Hill, NE).