The crowd at Friday's league challenge between the East Thunderbirds (Cheyenne, WY) and the host Thunder Basin Bolts (Gillette, WY), observed East's basketball team overwhelm Thunder Basin by a score of 50-26.

The Thunderbirds (12-2) will now prepare for their challenge against South (Cheyenne, WY). The Bison come into the 4A East challenge with a 0-12 record.

In their next game, the Bolts battle the Central Indians (Cheyenne, WY) in a 4A East challenge, on Saturday, January 25. Thunder Basin will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 12-1 record after their 61-42 league win over East (Cheyenne, WY).