In Thursday's league match, the host Nodaway Valley Wolverines basketball team scored a decisive 68-28 triumph over the Martensdale-St. Mary's Blue Devils.

In their next game, the Wolverines meet the Atlantic Trojans (Atlantic, IA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 17. Nodaway Valley will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 2-5 record after their 54-50 league loss to Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, IA).

With the defeat, Martensdale-St. Mary's moves to 1-5 on the year. The Blue devils host Winterset (Winterset, IA) to meet the Huskies in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 28. The Huskies enter the match with a record of 4-2.