In Thursday's league match, the visiting Riceville Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 56-21 triumph over the Tripoli Panthers.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Dunkerton Raiders (Dunkerton, IA) in a Iowa Star match, on Friday, January 19. Riceville will attempt to better on its 16-0 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 9-4 record after their 59-56 league win over Waterloo Christian (Waterloo, IA).

With the defeat, Tripoli moves to 2-11 on the year. The Panthers host Don Bosco (Gilbertville, IA) to meet the Dons in a Iowa Star match on Friday, January 19. The Dons enter the match with a record of 0-12. Don Bosco lost 34-17 in their recent league match against Clarksville (Clarksville, IA)