In Thursday's non-league test, the Exira-EHK Spartans (Elk Horn, IA) basketball squad got by the host IKM/Manning Wolves (Manning, IA), by a score of 83-81.

Next, the Spartans encounter the Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center (Guthrie Center, IA) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 11. Exira-EHK will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The come into the test with a 6-1 record after their 46-33 non-league loss to Des Moines Christian (Des Moines, IA).

The Wolves (4-6) will now prepare for their test against Tri-Center (Neola, IA). The Trojans come into the Western Iowa test with a 3-7 record.