Wakpala Sioux (Wakpala, SD) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Tiospaye Topa Thunderhawks (Ridgeview, SD), 40-31 in a league bout.

With the victory, Wakpala upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Sioux host Dupree (Dupree, SD) to play the Tigers in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 14. The Tigers come into the bout with a record of 1-1. Dupree won 60-48 in their recent non-league bout against St. Francis Indian (St. Francis, SD)

Next up, the Thunderhawks play the St. Francis Indian Warriors (St. Francis, SD) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 14. Tiospaye Topa will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Warriors come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 60-48 non-league loss to Dupree (Dupree, SD).