Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds (Wolsey, SD) and the host Highmore/Harrold Pirates (Highmore, SD), saw Wolsey-Wessington's basketball squad hold off Highmore/Harrold by a tally of 52-47.

With the victory, Wolsey-Wessington improves its record to 5-7 on the campaign. The Warbirds travel to Potter County co-op [Gettysburg/Hoven] (Gettysburg, SD) to confront the Battlers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Battlers come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Potter County co-op [Gettysburg/Hoven] won 39-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Stanley County (Fort Pierre, SD)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Wolsey-Wessington Warbirds (Wolsey, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 25. Highmore/Harrold will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record.