Mitchell Kernels (Mitchell, SD) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Spearfish Spartans (Spearfish, SD), 70-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mitchell upgrades its record to 14-2 on the season. The Kernels host Yankton (Yankton, SD) to play the Bucks/Gazelles in a non-league bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Bucks/Gazelles go into the bout with a record of 2-12. Yankton lost 57-55 in their recent league bout against Brandon Valley (Brandon, SD)

Next up, the Spartans play the Belle Fourche Broncs (Belle Fourche, SD) in a A District 16 bout, on Thursday, February 9. Spearfish will attempt to upgrade on its 10-5 season record. The Broncs go into the bout with a 8-6 record after their 54-38 league win over Douglas (Box Elder, SD).