Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD) and the host Freeman Academy/Marion (Freeman, SD), saw Ethan's basketball squad overcome Freeman Academy/Marion by a tally of 60-50.

With the victory, Ethan improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Rustlers travel to Wagner (Wagner, SD) to confront the Red Raiders in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 1-1.

Next up, the confront the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Nighthawks (Armour, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Freeman Academy/Marion will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Nighthawks come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 39-26 non-league loss to Wagner (Wagner, SD).