In Friday's non-league match, the host North Star Knights basketball team scored a tight 48-42 triumph over the North Toole County Refiners.

In their next game, the Knights meet the Big Sandy Pioneers (Big Sandy, MT) in a C District 9 match, on Saturday, January 6. North Star will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Pioneers enter the match with a 6-1 record after their 51-32 league win over Hays-Lodge Pole (Hays, MT).

With the defeat, North Toole County moves to 1-3 on the year. The Refiners host Choteau (Choteau, MT) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Saturday, January 6. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-7. Choteau won 46-29 in their recent league match against Cut Bank (Cut Bank, MT)