The Okoboji Pioneers (Milford, IA) basketball nipped the visiting Sibley-Ocheyedan Generals (Sibley, IA), 68-61 in Friday's league test.

The Pioneers (1-3) will now prepare for their test against Estherville Lincoln Central (Estherville, IA). The Midgets go into the non-league match with a 3-1 record. In their last match, Estherville Lincoln Central nudged Jackson County Central (Jackson, MN), 65-54, in a non-league match.

With the defeat, Sibley-Ocheyedan moves to 0-4 on the year. The Generals host Sheldon (Sheldon, IA) to meet the Orabs in a Siouxland match on Tuesday, December 12. The Orabs enter the match with a record of 0-4. Sheldon lost 56-31 in their recent league match against Sioux Center (Sioux Center, IA)