The Vermillion Tanagers topped the visiting Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies basketball team by a final score of 71-57 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Tanagers face the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers (Sioux Falls, SD) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 18. Vermillion will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Chargers enter the game with a 7-0 record after their 75-55 league win over Dell Rapids (Dell Rapids, SD).

With the defeat, Elk Point-Jefferson moves to 4-7 on the year. The Huskies host Akron-Westfield (Akron, IA) to face the Westerners in a non-league game on Thursday, January 18. The Westerners enter the game with a record of 7-2. Akron-Westfield won 51-36 in their recent league game against Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union (Marcus, IA)