In Thursday's league match, the host Okoboji Pioneers basketball team scored a tight 66-59 triumph over the Sheldon Orabs.

In their next game, the Pioneers meet the Unity Christian Knights (Orange City, IA) in a Siouxland match, on Friday, January 26. Okoboji will attempt to better on its 4-12 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 11-3 record after their 75-53 non-league loss to Western Christian (Hull, IA).

With the defeat, Sheldon moves to 2-13 on the year. The Orabs host Sibley-Ocheyedan (Sibley, IA) to meet the Generals in a Siouxland match on Friday, January 26. The Generals enter the match with a record of 0-14. Sibley-Ocheyedan lost 59-49 in their recent league match against Okoboji (Milford, IA)