Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Hanson Beavers (Alexandria, SD) and the host Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD), saw Hanson's basketball squad overcome Ethan by a tally of 75-65.

With the victory, Hanson improves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Beavers host Menno (Menno, SD) to confront the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 16. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 0-2.

Coming up next, the Rustlers battle the Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, December 13. Ethan will attempt to better on its 0-1 season record. The come into the battle with a 0-1 record after their 51-45 league loss to Platte/Geddes (Platte, SD).