In Thursday's league match, the visiting Battle Creek Braves basketball team scored a tight 62-56 triumph over the Crofton Warriors.

In their next game, the Braves meet the Norfolk Catholic Knights (Norfolk, NE) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Battle Creek will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 48-45 non-league loss to Wayne (Wayne, NE).

With the defeat, Crofton moves to 5-8 on the year. The Warriors host Norfolk Catholic (Norfolk, NE) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Saturday, January 13. The Knights enter the match with a record of 5-6.