In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting South O'Brien Wolverines basketball team scored a tight 31-30 triumph over the Emmetsburg E'Hawks.

In their next game, the Wolverines meet the West Sioux Falcons (Hawarden, IA) in a War Eagle match, on Friday, January 13. South O'Brien will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 7-2 record after their 61-57 league loss to St. Mary's (Remsen, IA).

With the defeat, Emmetsburg moves to 6-4 on the year. The E'hawks travel to Northwest Webster (Manson, IA) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, January 13. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 5-3. Northwest Webster won 66-64 in their recent non-league match against St. Edmond (Fort Dodge, IA)