Martensdale-St. Mary's Blue Devils (Martensdale, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Wayne Falcons (Corydon, IA), 54-45 in a league bout.

With the win, Martensdale-St. Mary's upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Blue Devils host Central Decatur (Leon, IA) to play the Cardinals in a Pride of Iowa bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 7-5.

Next up, the Falcons play the Central Decatur Cardinals (Leon, IA) in a Pride of Iowa bout, on Monday, January 22. Wayne will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Cardinals go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 76-42 league win over East Union (Afton, IA).