In Friday's non-league test, the Hanson Beavers (Alexandria, SD) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD), by a tally of 80-62.

The Beavers now possess a 1-0 record. They play next when they travel to McCook Central/Montrose for a A Region 5 game on Tuesday, December 17. Hanson will confront a Fighting Cougars team coming off a 55-32 league win over Parker (Parker, SD). The Fighting Cougars record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Ethan falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Rustlers host Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD) to confront the in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 17. The go into the game with a record of 1-0. Andes Central/Dakota Christian won 56-47 in their recent non-league game against Platte/Geddes (Platte, SD)