In Thursday's league outing, the Hanson Beavers (Alexandria, SD) basketball squad felled the host Mt. Vernon/Plankinton Titans (Mt. Vernon, SD), by a margin of 66-50.

The Beavers (8-6) will now prepare for their outing against Parker (Parker, SD). The Pheasants go into the non-league outing with a 4-10 record. In their last outing, Parker was beaten by Chester (Chester, SD), 66-35, in a non-league match.

With the defeat, Mt. Vernon/Plankinton moves to 5-8 on the year. The Titans host Chamberlain (Chamberlain, SD) to meet the Cubs in a A Region 5 match on Friday, February 2. The Cubs enter the match with a record of 1-13. Chamberlain lost 65-55 in their recent non-league match against Stanley County (Fort Pierre, SD)