Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Easton Valley (Preston, IA) and the visiting Midland Eagles (Wyoming, IA), saw Easton Valley's basketball squad hold off Midland by a tally of 56-53.

With the victory, Easton Valley improves its record to 5-10 on the campaign. The travel to West Carroll (Savanna, IL) to confront the Thunder in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 20. The Thunder come into the challenge with a record of 4-16. West Carroll lost 68-22 in their recent league challenge against East Dubuque (East Dubuque, IL)

Next up, the Eagles confront the H-L-V Warriors (Victor, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 22. Midland will attempt to improve on its 9-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 7-3 record after their 58-25 league win over Lynnville-Sully (Sully, IA).