In Thursday's non-league match, the host Riverton Hawks basketball team scored a decisive 67-36 triumph over the Edinburg Wildcats.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs (Mackinaw, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 6. Riverton will attempt to move on its 11-2 season record. The Chiefs enter the match with a 4-10 record after their 70-56 league loss to Tremont (Tremont, IL).

With the defeat, Edinburg moves to 11-7 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Calvary (Springfield, IL) to meet the Saints in a MSM match on Friday, January 5. The Saints enter the match with a record of 12-3. Calvary won 61-52 in their recent non-league match against Prairie Central (Fairbury, IL)