Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mt. Vernon/Plankinton Titans (Mt. Vernon, SD), 61-43 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ethan upgrades its record to 14-3 on the season. The Rustlers travel to Corsica/Stickney (Corsica, SD) to clash with the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Monday, February 12. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 9-6. Corsica/Stickney lost 55-48 in their recent non-league bout against McCook Central/Montrose (Salem, SD)

Next up, the Titans clash with the More Cavaliers (Rapid City, SD) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 10. Mt. Vernon/Plankinton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 12-4 record after their 48-34 non-league win over Red Cloud (Pine Ridge, SD).