Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Malcolm Clippers (Malcolm, NE) and the host Platteview Trojans (Springfield, NE), saw Malcolm's basketball squad hold off Platteview by a tally of 46-42.

With the victory, Malcolm improves its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Clippers travel to Scotus (Columbus, NE) to confront the Shamrocks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Shamrocks come into the challenge with a record of 6-9. Scotus lost 62-56 in their recent non-league challenge against Lincoln Christian (Lincoln, NE)

Next up, the Trojans confront the Nebraska City Pioneers (Nebraska City, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Platteview will attempt to improve on its 10-6 season record. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a 2-13 record after their 64-39 non-league loss to Plattsmouth (Plattsmouth, NE).