Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Sully Buttes Chargers (Onida, SD), 68-27 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ethan upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Rustlers host Bridgewater/Emery (Emery, SD) to clash with the Huskies in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 9. The Huskies go into the bout with a record of 3-4. Bridgewater/Emery lost 59-48 in their recent non-league bout against Freeman (Freeman, SD)

Next up, the Chargers clash with the Roncalli Cavaliers (Aberdeen, SD) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 8. Sully Buttes will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 6-1 record after their 62-55 league loss to Sisseton (Sisseton, SD).