In Monday's non-league match, the host Cherokee Washington Braves basketball team scored a tight 60-59 triumph over the Ridge View Raptors.

In their next game, the Braves face the Estherville Lincoln Central Midgets (Estherville, IA) in a Lakes match, on Friday, January 6. Cherokee Washington will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record.

With the defeat, Ridge View moves to 1-1 on the year. The Raptors travel to River Valley (Correctionville, IA) to face the Wolverines in a Western Valley - North battle on Tuesday, December 6. The Wolverines come into the battle with a record of 2-0. River Valley won 53-43 in their recent league battle against Woodbury Central (Moville, IA)