The Mitchell Kernels routed the host Sturgis Brown Scoopers basketball team by a final score of 71-42 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Kernels face the Spearfish Spartans (Spearfish, SD) in a AA game, on Saturday, February 3. Mitchell will attempt to move on its 12-1 season record. The Spartans enter the game with a 6-6 record after their 59-50 league loss to Huron (Huron, SD).

With the defeat, Sturgis Brown moves to 4-7 on the year. The Scoopers host Huron (Huron, SD) to face the Tigers in a AA game on Saturday, February 3. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 8-6. Huron won 59-50 in their recent league game against Spearfish (Spearfish, SD)