Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Wayne Falcons (Corydon, IA) and the visiting Mount Ayr Raiders (Mount Ayr, IA), saw Wayne's basketball squad hold off Mount Ayr by a tally of 50-47.

With the victory, Wayne improves its record to 9-7 on the campaign. The Falcons host Southwest Valley (Corning, IA) to confront the in a Pride of Iowa challenge on Saturday, January 27. The come into the challenge with a record of 5-7. Southwest Valley lost 67-53 in their recent league challenge against Southeast Warren (Liberty Center, IA)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Mount Ayr will attempt to improve on its 11-6 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 82-57 league win over Sidney (Sidney, IA).