Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Van Meter Bulldogs (Van Meter, IA) and the host Norwalk Warriors (Norwalk, IA), saw Van Meter's basketball squad overcome Norwalk by a tally of 63-50.

With the victory, Van Meter improves its record to 7-0 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Ogden (Ogden, IA) to confront the Bulldogs in a West Central challenge on Tuesday, January 4. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Ogden lost 59-58 in their recent league challenge against Madrid (Madrid, IA)

Next up, the Warriors confront the Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA) in a Little Hawkeye challenge, on Tuesday, January 4. Norwalk will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 56-38 non-league win over Albia (Albia, IA).