Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Canistota Hawks (Canistota, SD) and the host Freeman Flyers (Freeman, SD), saw Canistota's basketball squad overcome Freeman by a tally of 63-43.

With the victory, Canistota improves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Elk Point-Jefferson (Elk Point, SD) to confront the Huskies in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Huskies come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Elk Point-Jefferson won 68-54 in their recent non-league challenge against Waconia (Waconia, MN)

Next up, the Flyers confront the Irene/Wakonda Eagles (Irene, SD) in a B Region 4 challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Freeman will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 65-57 non-league win over Hanson (Alexandria, SD).