In Thursday's non-league match, the host Wessington Springs Spartans basketball team scored a tight 40-38 triumph over the Sanborn Central/Woonsocket Rebels.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the Andes Central/Dakota Christian (Lake Andes, SD) in a B Region 5 match, on Tuesday, January 23. Wessington Springs will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The enter the match with a 6-3 record after their 66-50 non-league loss to Dakota Valley (North Sioux City, SD).

With the defeat, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket moves to 8-3 on the year. The Rebels travel to Elk Point-Jefferson (Elk Point, SD) to meet the Huskies in a non-league match on Saturday, January 20. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 7-2. Elk Point-Jefferson lost 56-36 in their recent league match against Vermillion (Vermillion, SD)