Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA) and the visiting Jefferson Hawks (Cedar Rapids, IA), saw Hempstead's basketball squad hold off Jefferson by a count of 65-61.

With the victory, Hempstead upgrades its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Davenport Central (Davenport, IA) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 5-7. Davenport Central won 69-53 in their recent league challenge against Central Clinton (DeWitt, IA)

Next up, the Hawks play the Washington Warriors (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Friday, January 19. Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 9-5 record after their 71-42 league loss to Wahlert (Dubuque, IA).