In Thursday's non-league test, the James Valley Christian Vikings (Huron, SD) basketball squad got by the host Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots (Tulare, SD), by a final score of 56-51.

Next, the Vikings clash with the Highmore/Harrold Pirates (Highmore, SD) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 28. James Valley Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Pirates come into the test with a 2-7 record after their 50-43 non-league loss to Hitchcock-Tulare (Tulare, SD).

The Patriots (4-7) will now prepare for their test against Redfield (Redfield, SD). The Pheasants come into the non-league test with a 0-10 record. In their last test, Redfield was nipped by Sisseton (Sisseton, SD), 56-45, in a league test.