Rich Rebels (Randolph, UT) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Piute Thunderbirds (Junction, UT), 70-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Rich upgrades its record to 20-4 on the season. The Rebels travel to Panguitch (Panguitch, UT) to play the Bobcats in a non-league bout on Saturday, March 2. The Bobcats go into the bout with a record of 23-4. Panguitch won 55-48 in their recent non-league bout against Tabiona (Tabiona, UT)

Next up, the Thunderbirds play the Tabiona Tigers (Tabiona, UT) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, March 2. Piute will attempt to upgrade on its 23-4 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 21-5 record after their 55-48 non-league loss to Panguitch (Panguitch, UT).