In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Emmetsburg E'Hawks basketball team scored a good 63-44 triumph over the Okoboji Pioneers.

In their next game, the E'Hawks meet the East Sac County Raiders (Lake View, IA) in a Twin Lakes match, on Friday, January 5. Emmetsburg will attempt to better on its 7-3 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 7-0 record after their 72-34 league win over Southeast Valley (Gowrie, IA).

With the defeat, Okoboji moves to 2-8 on the year. The Pioneers travel to MOC-Floyd Valley (Orange City, IA) to meet the Dutchmen in a Siouxland match on Friday, January 5. The Dutchmen enter the match with a record of 9-2. MOC-Floyd Valley won 67-50 in their recent non-league match against Le Mars (Le Mars, IA)