In Thursday's league test, the Hamlin Chargers (Hayti, SD) basketball squad trounced the host Deuel Cardinals (Clear Lake, SD), by a score of 63-22.

Next, the Chargers clash with the St. Mary Cardinals (Dell Rapids, SD) in a non-league test, on Friday, February 14. Hamlin will attempt to improve on its 15-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the test with a 14-4 record after their 73-58 non-league win over Arlington (Arlington, SD).

The Cardinals (3-14) will now prepare for their test against Redfield (Redfield, SD). The Pheasants come into the non-league test with a 2-16 record. In their last test, Redfield was routed by Warner (Warner, SD), 35-33, in a non-league test.