In Thursday's league match, the host Big Piney Punchers basketball team scored a tight 50-49 triumph over the Kemmerer Rangers.

In their next game, the Punchers meet the Rich Rebels (Randolph, UT) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 26. Big Piney will attempt to better on its 3-8 season record. The Rebels enter the match with a 9-4 record after their 40-24 league win over Wendover (Wendover, UT).

With the defeat, Kemmerer moves to 6-8 on the year. The Rangers host Wind River (Pavillion, WY) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Saturday, January 27. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 6-7. Wind River won 54-44 in their recent league match against Rocky Mountain (Cowley, WY)