Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN) and the host John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN), saw Mankato East's basketball squad wallop John Marshall by a tally of 78-45.

With the victory, Mankato East improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Cougars host Mankato West (Mankato, MN) to confront the Scarlets in a AAA Section 2 challenge on Friday, February 18. The Scarlets come into the challenge with a record of 13-5. Mankato West won 77-27 in their recent non-league challenge against Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN)

Next up, the Rockets confront the Red Wing Wingers (Red Wing, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, February 17. John Marshall will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Wingers come into the challenge with a 13-7 record after their 55-49 league win over Faribault (Faribault, MN).