The West Bend-Mallard Wolverines basketball team (West Bend, IA), was overwhelmed 59-38 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Bishop Garrigan Golden Bears (Algona, IA)

The Golden Bears now possess a 10-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Garner-Hayfield/Ventura for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 23. Bishop Garrigan will confront a Cardinals team coming off a 56-54 league win over Belmond-Klemme (Belmond, IA). The Cardinals record now stands at 7-7.

The Wolverines (3-10) will now prepare for their battle against South Central Calhoun (Lake City, IA). The Titans come into the non-league battle with a 9-3 record. In their last battle, South Central Calhoun trounced Sioux Central (Sioux Rapids, IA), 50-25, in a league battle.