West Hancock Eagles (Britt, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host North Iowa Bison (Buffalo Center, IA), 49-48 in a league bout.

With the victory, West Hancock upgrades its record to 2-15 on the campaign. The Eagles host Eagle Grove (Eagle Grove, IA) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 25. The Eagles come into the bout with a record of 7-7. Eagle Grove lost 107-68 in their recent non-league bout against Lake Mills (Lake Mills, IA)

Next up, the Bison play the Northwood-Kensett Vikings (Northwood, IA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 25. North Iowa will attempt to upgrade on its 4-13 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 4-11 record after their 68-58 league loss to North Butler (Greene, IA).