Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Non Varsity Opponent (, ) and the host HEM Miners (Hanna, WY), saw Non Varsity Opponent's basketball squad hold off HEM by a tally of 27-21.

With the victory, Non Varsity Opponent improves its record to 97-154 on the campaign. The travel to Petra Academy (Bozeman, MT) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 2. The come into the challenge with a record of 5-10. Petra Academy lost 24-18 in their recent non-league challenge against Mt. Ellis Academy (Bozeman, MT)

Next up, the Miners confront the Encampment Tigers (Encampment, WY) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 4. HEM will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 45-37 league win over Little Snake River (Baggs, WY).