Wapato Wolves (Wapato, WA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Kiona-Benton Bears (Benton City, WA), 80-73 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Wapato upgrades its record to 4-1 on the season. The Wolves host Toppenish (Toppenish, WA) to clash with the Wildcats in a 1A South Central - West bout on Friday, December 15. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Toppenish lost 73-40 in their recent non-league bout against Grandview (Grandview, WA)

Next up, the Bears clash with the La Salle Lightning (Union Gap, WA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 15. Kiona-Benton will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Lightning go into the bout with a 3-2 record after their 67-62 non-league loss to Cashmere (Cashmere, WA).