The Mitchell Kernels ran past the visiting Jefferson Cavaliers basketball team by a final score of 69-61 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Kernels face the Washington Warriors (Sioux Falls, SD) in a non-league game, on Friday, March 15. Mitchell will attempt to move on its 21-1 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 16-7 record after their 52-45 non-league win over Roosevelt (Sioux Falls, SD).

With the defeat, Jefferson moves to 12-10 on the year. The Cavaliers travel to Roosevelt (Sioux Falls, SD) to face the Rough Riders in a non-league game on Friday, March 15. The Rough Riders enter the game with a record of 15-7. Roosevelt lost 52-45 in their recent non-league game against Washington (Sioux Falls, SD)