Ar-We-Va Rockets (Westside, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Paton-Churdan Rockets (Churdan, IA), 47-17 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Ar-We-Va upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Rockets host Exira-EHK (Elk Horn, IA) to play the Spartans in a non-league bout on Friday, December 8. The Spartans come into the bout with a record of 3-0. Exira-EHK won 60-30 in their recent non-league bout against Glidden-Ralston (Glidden, IA)

Next up, the Rockets play the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders (Coon Rapids, IA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 8. Paton-Churdan will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 6-0 record after their 87-56 non-league win over Boyer Valley (Dunlap, IA).