In Monday's league test, the Van Meter Bulldogs (Van Meter, IA) basketball squad defeated the visiting Pleasantville Trojans (Pleasantville, IA), by a final score of 66-52.

Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 30. Van Meter will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 6-10 record after their 53-40 league loss to Norwalk (Norwalk, IA).

The Trojans (6-8) will now prepare for their test against Woodward-Granger (Woodward, IA). The Hawks come into the West Central test with a 4-11 record.