The Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots basketball squad (Tulare, SD), was crushed 68-47 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Sully Buttes Chargers (Onida, SD)

With the victory, Sully Buttes advances its record to 7-4 on the year. The Chargers host Warner (Warner, SD) to meet the Monarchs in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Monarchs enter the battle with a record of 7-4. Warner lost 53-33 in their recent non-league battle against Britton-Hecla (Britton, SD)

The Patriots now own a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to James Valley Christian for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4.