The Hanson Beavers basketball squad (Alexandria, SD), was outscored 71-61 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Viborg/Hurley Cougars (Viborg, SD)

With the victory, Viborg/Hurley advances its record to 8-1 on the year. The Cougars travel to Alcester-Hudson (Alcester, SD) to meet the Cubs in a B Region 4 battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Cubs enter the battle with a record of 5-2. Alcester-Hudson lost 61-58 in their recent non-league battle against Chester (Chester, SD)

The Beavers now own a 5-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Parker for a A Region 5 battle on Thursday, January 16.