In Tuesday's league match, the host Durant Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 57-51 triumph over the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) in a River Valley - South match, on Wednesday, January 24. Durant will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 4-12 record after their 43-29 league loss to West Liberty (West Liberty, IA).

With the defeat, Mid-Prairie moves to 8-6 on the year. The Golden hawks travel to North Cedar (Stanwood, IA) to face the Knights in a River Valley - South match on Friday, January 26. The Knights enter the match with a record of 4-13.