Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Sioux Valley Cossacks (Volga, SD) and the visiting DeSmet Bulldogs (DeSmet, SD), saw Sioux Valley's basketball squad overcome DeSmet by a tally of 67-58.

With the victory, Sioux Valley improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Cossacks travel to Garretson (Garretson, SD) to confront the Blue Dragons in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 5. The Blue Dragons come into the challenge with a record of 0-3.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Deuel Cardinals (Clear Lake, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 2. DeSmet will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 68-51 non-league win over Elkton/Lake Benton (Elkton, SD).