In Thursday's non-league match, the host Mead Panthers basketball team scored a tight 53-50 triumph over the Coeur d'Alene Vikings.

In their next game, the Panthers meet the Mt. Spokane Wildcats (Mead, WA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Mead will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 6-1 record after their 75-36 non-league win over Central Valley (Spokane Valley, WA).

With the defeat, Coeur d'Alene moves to 3-5 on the year. The Vikings host Moses Lake (Moses Lake, WA) to meet the Mavericks in a non-league match on Saturday, December 30. The Mavericks enter the match with a record of 5-4. Moses Lake lost 58-34 in their recent non-league match against Ferris (Spokane, WA)