Hancock Owls (Hancock, MN) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Rothsay Tigers (Rothsay, MN), 79-44 in a league match.

With the victory, Hancock advances its record to 8-2 on the year. The Owls host Underwood (Underwood, MN) to meet the Rockets in a A Section 6 match on Friday, January 10. The Rockets enter the match with a record of 12-1. Underwood won 51-37 in their recent league match against Brandon/Evansville (Brandon, MN)

The Tigers now own a 4-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Parkers Prairie for a A Section 6 match on Tuesday, January 14.