Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Conestoga Cougars (Murray, NE) and the host Raymond Central Mustangs (Raymond, NE), saw Conestoga's basketball squad hold off Raymond Central by a tally of 41-37.

With the victory, Conestoga improves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Douglas County West (Valley, NE) to confront the Falcon in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 2. The Falcon come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Douglas County West lost 52-29 in their recent non-league challenge against David City (David City, NE)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the North Bend Central Tigers (North Bend, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Raymond Central will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 39-28 league win over Guardian Angels Central Catholic (West Point, NE).