Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Philip Scotties (Philip, SD) and the host Highmore/Harrold Pirates (Highmore, SD), saw Philip's basketball squad hold off Highmore/Harrold by a tally of 64-57.

With the victory, Philip improves its record to 11-5 on the campaign. The Scotties travel to Lyman (Presho, SD) to confront the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 4-11.

Next up, the Pirates confront the Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots (Tulare, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Highmore/Harrold will attempt to improve on its 8-7 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 61-49 non-league win over Sunshine Bible Academy (Miller, SD).