Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Washington Warriors (Cedar Rapids, IA) and the host Jefferson Hawks (Cedar Rapids, IA), saw Washington's basketball squad hold off Jefferson by a tally of 56-53.

With the victory, Washington improves its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Warriors host Waterloo West (Waterloo, IA) to confront the Wahawks in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Monday, January 22. The Wahawks come into the challenge with a record of 4-8. Waterloo West lost 87-25 in their recent non-league challenge against Ankeny Centennial (Ankeny, IA)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Wahlert Golden Eagles (Dubuque, IA) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Jefferson will attempt to improve on its 2-10 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-8 record after their 77-49 non-league win over West Delaware (Manchester, IA).