Clark Fork Wampus Cats (Clark Fork, ID) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Kootenai Warriors (Harrison, ID), 41-38 in a non-league challenge.

The Wampus Cats (5-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Lakeside (Plummer, ID). The Knights come into the 2A Scenic Idaho challenge with a 9-7 record. In their last challenge, Lakeside was tipped by Bonners Ferry (Bonners Ferry, ID), 78-75, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Warriors encounter the Mullan Tigers (Mullan, ID) in a 1A North Star challenge, on Tuesday, February 4. Kootenai will attempt to improve on its 2-11 season record.