Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Russell Rustlers (Great Falls, MT) and the visiting Billings West Golden Bears (Billings, MT), saw Russell's basketball squad knock off Billings West by a tally of 67-51.

With the victory, Russell improves its record to 7-8 on the campaign. The Rustlers host Skyview (Billings, MT) to play the Falcons in a AA Eastern challenge on Saturday, February 24. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. Skyview won 75-46 in their recent non-league challenge against Great Falls (Great Falls, MT)

Next up, the Golden Bears play the Great Falls Bison (Great Falls, MT) in a AA Eastern challenge, on Saturday, February 24. Billings West will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Bison come into the challenge with a 2-14 record after their 75-46 non-league loss to Skyview (Billings, MT).