In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Ethan Rustlers basketball team scored a tight 50-49 triumph over the Hanson Beavers.

In their next game, the Rustlers meet the Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 13. Ethan will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The enter the match with a 0-1 record after their 77-38 non-league loss to Platte/Geddes (Platte, SD).

With the defeat, Hanson moves to 0-1 on the year. The Beavers travel to McCook Central/Montrose (Salem, SD) to meet the Fighting Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 13. The Fighting Cougars enter the match with a record of 1-0. McCook Central/Montrose won 52-42 in their recent non-league match against Parker (Parker, SD)