Russell Rustlers (Great Falls, MT) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Skyview Falcons (Billings, MT), 69-65 in a league bout.

With the victory, Russell upgrades its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Rustlers travel to Billings Senior (Billings, MT) to play the Broncs in a AA Eastern bout on Saturday, February 4. The Broncs come into the bout with a record of 4-6. Billings Senior won 53-41 in their recent non-league bout against Great Falls (Great Falls, MT)

Next up, the Falcons play the Great Falls Bison (Great Falls, MT) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 4. Skyview will attempt to upgrade on its 7-5 season record. The Bison come into the bout with a 2-8 record after their 53-41 non-league loss to Billings Senior (Billings, MT).