Non Varsity Opponent (, ) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Midwest Oilers (Midwest, WY), 43-41 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Non Varsity Opponent upgrades its record to 57-144 on the campaign. The travel to Monument Valley (Monument Valley, UT) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 5. The Cougars come into the bout with a record of 3-6. Monument Valley 0-0 in their recent non-league bout against Tierra Encantada (Santa Fe, NM)

Next up, the Oilers play the Hulett Devils (Hulett, WY) in a 1A Northeast bout, on Saturday, January 7. Midwest will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Devils come into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 34-30 non-league win over Ten Sleep (Ten Sleep, WY).