Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Wakpala Sioux (Wakpala, SD) and the host Tiospaye Topa Thunderhawks (Ridgeview, SD), saw Wakpala's basketball squad knock off Tiospaye Topa by a count of 61-47.

With the victory, Wakpala upgrades its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Sioux travel to Omaha Nation (Macy, NE) to play the Chiefs in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 26. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a record of 7-9. Omaha Nation won 86-19 in their recent non-league challenge against Takini (Howes, SD)

Next up, the Thunderhawks play the Takini Skyhawks (Howes, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 26. Tiospaye Topa will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Skyhawks come into the challenge with a 0-9 record after their 86-19 non-league loss to Omaha Nation (Macy, NE).