Mitchell Kernels (Mitchell, SD) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Jefferson Cavaliers (Sioux Falls, SD), 57-50 in a league match.

With the victory, Mitchell advances its record to 11-2 on the year. The Kernels host Sturgis Brown (Sturgis, SD) to face the Scoopers in a AA match on Friday, February 7. The Scoopers enter the match with a record of 6-8. Sturgis Brown lost 43-34 in their recent non-league match against Belle Fourche (Belle Fourche, SD)

The Cavaliers now own a 7-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Watertown for a AA match on Tuesday, February 11. Jefferson will face a Arrows squad coming off a 63-38 league loss to Washington (Sioux Falls, SD). The Arrows record now stands at 5-10.