In Thursday's league match, the visiting Albia Blue Demons basketball team scored a decisive 74-49 triumph over the Chariton Chargers.

In their next game, the Blue Demons meet the Davis County Mustangs (Bloomfield, IA) in a South Central match, on Friday, January 26. Albia will attempt to better on its 6-6 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 2-12 record after their 81-54 league loss to Clarke (Osceola, IA).

With the defeat, Chariton moves to 5-7 on the year. The Chargers travel to Cardinal (Eldon, IA) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Friday, January 26. The Comets enter the match with a record of 0-13. Cardinal lost 78-66 in their recent non-league match against Centerville (Centerville, IA)