Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Northwestern Area Wildcats (Mellette, SD) and the host Britton-Hecla Braves (Britton, SD), saw Northwestern Area's basketball squad wallop Britton-Hecla by a tally of 73-42.

With the victory, Northwestern Area improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Florence/Henry (Florence, SD) to confront the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Florence/Henry won 71-30 in their recent non-league challenge against Wilmot (Wilmot, SD)

Next up, the Braves confront the Milbank Bulldogs (Milbank, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 9. Britton-Hecla will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record.