The Ethan Rustlers basketball squad (Ethan, SD), was outscored 77-68 in Monday's non-league battle with the host James Valley Christian Vikings (Huron, SD)

With the victory, James Valley Christian advances its record to 7-7 on the year. The Vikings host Hitchcock-Tulare (Tulare, SD) to meet the Patriots in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 5-8. Hitchcock-Tulare lost 68-47 in their recent non-league battle against Sully Buttes (Onida, SD)

The Rustlers now own a 8-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Sanborn Central/Woonsocket for a B Region 3 battle on Tuesday, February 4. Ethan will meet a Rebels squad coming off a 54-50 non-league win over Hanson (Alexandria, SD). The Rebels record now stands at 8-4.