The Northwest Vikings basketball squad (Grand Island, NE), was crushed 66-44 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Malcolm Clippers (Malcolm, NE)

With the victory, Malcolm advances its record to 8-0 on the year. The Clippers host Arlington (Arlington, NE) to meet the Eagles in a non-league battle on Wednesday, December 31. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Arlington won 46-41 in their recent non-league challenge against McCook (McCook, NE)

In their next game, the Vikings battle the Norris Titans (Firth, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 3. Northwest will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Titans come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 53-44 non-league loss to Bennington (Bennington, NE).