The Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] Wildcats ran past the host Hatton/Northwood Thunder basketball team by a final score of 73-64 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Larimore Polar Bears (Larimore, ND) in a B District 4 game, on Monday, January 15. Benson County [Leeds/Maddock] will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record. The Polar Bears enter the game with a 4-7 record after their 63-44 league win over Hatton/Northwood (Northwood, ND).

With the defeat, Hatton/Northwood moves to 6-4 on the year. The Thunder travel to Larimore (Larimore, ND) to face the Polar Bears in a B District 4 game on Friday, January 12. The Polar Bears enter the game with a record of 3-7.