Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Warner Monarchs (Warner, SD) and the host Wessington Springs Spartans (Wessington Springs, SD), saw Warner's basketball squad overcome Wessington Springs by a tally of 63-54.

With the victory, Warner improves its record to 18-1 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Roncalli (Aberdeen, SD) to confront the Cavaliers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 10. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a record of 14-3. Roncalli won 43-21 in their recent non-league challenge against Aberdeen Christian (Aberdeen, SD)

Next up, the Spartans confront the Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots (Tulare, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 9. Wessington Springs will attempt to improve on its 13-4 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 5-12 record after their 52-48 non-league win over Highmore/Harrold (Highmore, SD).