Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Centerville Big Reds/Redettes (Centerville, IA) and the host Cardinal Comets (Eldon, IA), saw Centerville's basketball squad hold off Cardinal by a tally of 53-46.

With the victory, Centerville improves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Big Reds/Redettes host Chariton (Chariton, IA) to confront the Chargers in a South Central challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 5-5.

Next up, the Comets confront the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets (Eddyville, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Cardinal will attempt to improve on its 0-10 season record. The Rockets come into the challenge with a 11-2 record after their 75-43 league win over Davis County (Bloomfield, IA).