Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Pella Dutch (Pella, IA) and the visiting Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA), saw Pella's basketball squad hold off Newton by a tally of 65-58.

With the victory, Pella improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Dutch host Indianola (Indianola, IA) to confront the Indians in a Little Hawkeye challenge on Monday, January 29. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 1-12. Indianola lost 73-44 in their recent league challenge against Norwalk (Norwalk, IA)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Nevada Cubs (Nevada, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Newton will attempt to improve on its 4-6 season record. The Cubs come into the challenge with a 12-3 record after their 85-52 league win over Greene County (Jefferson, IA).