The Mackay Miners bounced the host Challis Vikings basketball squad by a final score of 75-45 in Thursday's league outing.

Next, the Miners clash with the Salmon Savages (Salmon, ID) in a non-league outing, on Friday, January 16. Mackay will attempt to upgrade on its 12-1 season record. The Savages enter the outing with a 6-6 record after their 67-43 non-league win over Murtaugh (Murtaugh, ID).

With the loss, Challis falls to 6-6 on the campaign. The Vikings host Carey (Carey, ID) to confront the Panthers in a non-league game on Saturday, January 17. The Panthers go into the game with a record of 7-6. Carey won 54-32 in their recent league game against Castleford (Castleford, ID)