Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN) and the visiting Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), saw John Marshall's basketball squad knock off Mankato West by a tally of 83-73.

With the victory, John Marshall improves its record to 7-12 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Mankato East (Mankato, MN) to play the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 14. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 13-5. Mankato East won 79-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Faribault (Faribault, MN)

Next up, the Scarlets play the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 14. Mankato West will attempt to improve on its 9-9 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 6-13 record after their 94-59 league loss to Austin (Austin, MN).