Wakpala Sioux (Wakpala, SD) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting McIntosh Tigers (McIntosh, SD), 51-36 in a league bout.

With the victory, Wakpala upgrades its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Sioux travel to Harding County (Buffalo, SD) to play the Ranchers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 19. The Ranchers come into the bout with a record of 6-4. Harding County lost 57-35 in their recent non-league bout against Newcastle (Newcastle, WY)

Next up, the Tigers play the Timber Lake Panthers (Timber Lake, SD) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 19. McIntosh will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 8-0 record after their 52-37 non-league win over Sully Buttes (Onida, SD).