Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) and the visiting John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN), saw Mankato East's basketball squad wallop John Marshall by a tally of 59-34.

With the victory, Mankato East improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Faribault (Faribault, MN) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 4-8. Faribault lost 52-31 in their recent league challenge against Red Wing (Red Wing, MN)

Next up, the Rockets confront the Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. John Marshall will attempt to move on its 1-8 season record. The Scarlets enter the game with a 3-7 record after their 60-33 league loss to Marshall (Marshall, MN).