Ethan Rustlers (Ethan, SD) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Chester Flyers (Chester, SD), 64-57 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Ethan upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Rustlers host Oldham-Ramona/Rutland (Ramona, SD) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 3. The Raiders go into the bout with a record of 2-4. Oldham-Ramona/Rutland won 38-35 in their recent non-league bout against Florence/Henry (Florence, SD)

Next up, the Flyers play the McCook Central/Montrose Fighting Cougars (Salem, SD) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 30. Chester will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Fighting Cougars go into the bout with a 3-1 record after their 64-57 non-league win over Vermillion (Vermillion, SD).