Chariton Chargers (Chariton, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Davis County Mustangs (Bloomfield, IA), 73-70 in a league match.

With the victory, Chariton upgrades its record to 5-4 on the year. The Chargers host Clarke (Osceola, IA) to face the Indians in a South Central match on Friday, January 17. The Indians enter the match with a record of 2-8.

The Mustangs now sport a 7-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Centerville for a non-league match on Thursday, January 16.