Sioux Central Rebels (Sioux Rapids, IA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Newell-Fonda Mustangs (Newell, IA), 91-85 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Rebels face the Hinton Blackhawks (Hinton, IA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 9. Sioux Central will attempt to move on its 21-0 season record. The Blackhawks enter the game with a 12-9 record after their 61-51 league win over Akron-Westfield (Akron, IA).

With the defeat, Newell-Fonda moves to 14-4 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (Ida Grove, IA) to face the Falcons in a non-league game on Thursday, February 9. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 14-1. Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove won 65-50 in their recent non-league game against Alta-Aurelia (Alta, IA)