The Manitou Springs Mustangs bounced the visiting Mitchell Marauders basketball squad by a final score of 74-34 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Mustangs clash with the Rye Thunderbolts (Rye, CO) in a 4A/3A Tri-Peaks outing, on Wednesday, January 8. Manitou Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 5-2 season record. The Thunderbolts come into the outing with a 2-3 record after their 53-40 non-league win over Rangely (Rangely, CO).

The Marauders (0-5) will now prepare for their outing against Sand Creek (Colorado Springs, CO). The Scorpions come into the 6A/5A/4A Colorado Springs Metro - North outing with a 5-2 record.