Oelrichs Tigers (Oelrichs, SD) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Wakpala Sioux (Wakpala, SD), 47-44 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Oelrichs upgrades its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Omaha Nation (Macy, NE) to play the Chiefs in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Chiefs come into the bout with a record of 5-0. Omaha Nation won 80-17 in their recent non-league bout against Takini (Howes, SD)

Next up, the Sioux play the Takini Skyhawks (Howes, SD) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 16. Wakpala will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Skyhawks come into the bout with a 0-3 record after their 80-17 non-league loss to Omaha Nation (Macy, NE).