In Thursday's non-league test, the Denver Cyclones (Denver, IA) basketball squad got by the visiting Dunkerton Raiders (Dunkerton, IA), by a final score of 63-61.

Next, the Cyclones clash with the Columbus Sailors (Waterloo, IA) in a North Iowa Cedar - East test, on Friday, December 20. Denver will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Sailors come into the test with a 2-2 record after their 66-46 league win over Oelwein (Oelwein, IA).

The Raiders (5-2) will now prepare for their test against Don Bosco (Gilbertville, IA). The Dons come into the Iowa Star test with a 5-2 record. In their last test, Don Bosco held off Janesville (Janesville, IA), 58-46, in a league test.