Wagner Red Raiders (Wagner, SD) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD), 70-56 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wagner upgrades its record to 12-3 on the season. The Red Raiders host Irene/Wakonda (Irene, SD) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 3. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 3-12. Irene/Wakonda won 41-38 in their recent league bout against Menno (Menno, SD)

Next up, the clash with the Colome Cowboys (Colome, SD) in a B Region 5 bout, on Friday, February 2. Andes Central/Dakota Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Cowboys go into the bout with a 0-15 record after their 48-22 league loss to Burke (Burke, SD).