Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA) and the visiting Grand View Christian Thunder (Des Moines, IA), saw Pella Christian's basketball squad hold off Grand View Christian by a tally of 53-51.

With the victory, Pella Christian improves its record to 12-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to West Branch (West Branch, IA) to confront the Bears in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. West Branch lost 74-28 in their recent league challenge against Regina (Iowa City, IA)

Next up, the Thunder confront the Perry Bluejays (Perry, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 27. Grand View Christian will attempt to improve on its 7-7 season record. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a 5-9 record after their 82-45 league loss to Prairie City-Monroe (Monroe, IA).