The Van Meter Bulldogs topped the visiting Ogden Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 54-45 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons (Parkersburg, IA) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Van Meter will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record.

With the defeat, Ogden moves to 5-4 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Saydel (Des Moines, IA) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Thursday, January 4. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 2-5. Saydel lost 57-52 in their recent league game against Greene County (Jefferson, IA)