The Gregory Gorillas basketball team (Gregory, SD), was nudged 56-53 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Avon Pirates (Avon, SD)

The Pirates now possess a 4-8 record. They play next when they host Menno for a non-league battle on Monday, February 2. Avon will battle a Wolves team coming off a 73-46 non-league win over Gayville-Volin (Gayville, SD). The Wolves record now stands at 9-2.

The Gorillas now own a 4-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lyman for a non-league outing on Tuesday, February 3. Gregory will encounter a Raiders squad coming off a 66-48 non-league win over Wall (Wall, SD). The Raiders record now stands at 5-8.