Riceville Wildcats (Riceville, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Crestwood Cadets (Cresco, IA), 62-56 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Riceville upgrades its record to 5-4 on the year. The Wildcats host Northwood-Kensett (Northwood, IA) to face the Vikings in a non-league match on Monday, January 6. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 7-0. Northwood-Kensett won 64-59 in their recent non-league match against Newman Catholic (Mason City, IA)

The Cadets now sport a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Postville for a non-league match on Tuesday, January 7.