Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD), 50-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ethan upgrades its record to 15-2 on the season. The Rustlers host Freeman (Freeman, SD) to play the Flyers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 14. The Flyers go into the bout with a record of 12-6. Freeman won 56-53 in their recent non-league bout against Hanson (Alexandria, SD)

Next up, the play the Gregory Gorillas (Gregory, SD) in a B Region 5 bout, on Tuesday, February 14. Andes Central/Dakota Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 14-3 season record. The Gorillas go into the bout with a 9-8 record after their 53-16 league win over Colome (Colome, SD).