In Tuesday's league match, the host Humboldt Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 90-84 triumph over the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Clear Lake Lions (Clear Lake, IA) in a North Central match, on Thursday, January 18. Humboldt will attempt to better on its 9-2 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 10-0 record after their 54-35 league win over Webster City (Webster City, IA).

With the defeat, Iowa Falls-Alden moves to 4-8 on the year. The Cadets host Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS (Clarion, IA) to meet the in a North Central match on Friday, January 19. The enter the match with a record of 1-8. Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS lost 66-33 in their recent league match against St. Edmond (Fort Dodge, IA)