In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Riceville Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 56-55 triumph over the Northwood-Kensett Vikings.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Tripoli Panthers (Tripoli, IA) in a Iowa Star match, on Tuesday, January 9. Riceville will attempt to better on its 5-7 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 0-9 record after their 63-53 non-league loss to Rockford (Rockford, IA).

With the defeat, Northwood-Kensett moves to 3-8 on the year. The Vikings travel to North Butler (Greene, IA) to meet the Bearcats in a Corn Bowl match on Tuesday, January 9. The Bearcats enter the match with a record of 3-7. North Butler won 53-45 in their recent league match against Rockford (Rockford, IA)