Howard Tigers (Howard, SD) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Rutland (Ramona, SD), 49-37 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Howard upgrades its record to 6-13 on the year. The Tigers travel to Irene/Wakonda (Irene, SD) to face the Eagles in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 3-10. Irene/Wakonda won 46-24 in their recent league match against Freeman Academy/Marion (Freeman, SD)

The Rutland now sport a 4-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chester for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland will face a Flyers squad coming off a 54-44 league loss to St. Mary (Dell Rapids, SD). The Flyers record now stands at 11-6.