Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Deubrook Dolphins (White, SD) and the host Iroquois/Lake Preston (Iroquois, SD), saw Deubrook's basketball squad hold off Iroquois/Lake Preston by a tally of 49-44.

With the victory, Deubrook improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Dolphins host Chester (Chester, SD) to play the Flyers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 7. The Flyers come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Chester lost 77-41 in their recent league challenge against St. Mary (Dell Rapids, SD)

Next, the encounter the Arlington Cardinals (Arlington, SD) in a B Region 2 test, on Monday, January 9. Iroquois/Lake Preston will attempt to advance on its 2-3 season record. The Cardinals go into the test with a 4-2 record after their 54-43 non-league win over Madison (Madison, SD).