Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA) and the host Central City Wildcats (Central City, IA), saw Alburnett's basketball squad overcome Central City by a tally of 71-58.

With the victory, Alburnett improves its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Wilton (Wilton, IA) to confront the Beavers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Beavers come into the challenge with a record of 11-4.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the East Buchanan Buccaneers (Winthrop, IA) in a Tri-Rivers challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Central City will attempt to improve on its 13-7 season record. The Buccaneers come into the challenge with a 9-8 record after their 78-27 league loss to North Linn (Troy Mills, IA).