In Thursday's league match, the host West Central Valley Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 53-27 triumph over the Ogden Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Saydel Eagles (Des Moines, IA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, February 3. West Central Valley will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 7-13 record after their 51-46 league loss to Greene County (Jefferson, IA).

With the defeat, Ogden moves to 5-14 on the year. The Bulldogs host Earlham (Earlham, IA) to meet the Cardinals in a West Central match on Friday, February 2. The Cardinals enter the match with a record of 9-8. Earlham lost 64-62 in their recent non-league match against Creston (Creston, IA)