Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks (Wellman, IA) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Williamsburg Raiders (Williamsburg, IA), 66-61 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Mid-Prairie upgrades its record to 10-7 on the campaign. The Golden Hawks travel to Prince of Peace Prep (Clinton, IA) to play the Irish in a non-league bout on Thursday, February 1. The Irish come into the bout with a record of 8-7. Prince of Peace Prep won 51-34 in their recent league bout against Easton Valley (Preston, IA)

Next up, the Raiders play the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) in a WAMAC - West bout, on Friday, February 2. Williamsburg will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 2-14 record after their 58-41 non-league loss to Oelwein (Oelwein, IA).