The crowd at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Crow Creek Chieftains (Stephan, SD) and the host Takini Skyhawks (Howes, SD), observed Crow Creek's basketball team overwhelm Takini by a score of 55-14.

The Chieftains (3-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Dupree (Dupree, SD). The Tigers come into the non-league challenge with a 2-1 record. In their last challenge, Dupree trounced Wakpala (Wakpala, SD), 58-39, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Skyhawks encounter the Wakpala Sioux (Wakpala, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 20. Takini will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Sioux come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 63-43 league win over Tiospaye Topa (Ridgeview, SD).