Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Avon Pirates (Avon, SD) and the host Freeman Academy/Marion (Freeman, SD), saw Avon's basketball squad hold off Freeman Academy/Marion by a tally of 65-63.

With the victory, Avon improves its record to 2-9 on the campaign. The Pirates host Menno (Menno, SD) to confront the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 0-12. Menno lost 55-22 in their recent non-league challenge against Freeman Academy/Marion (Freeman, SD)

Next up, the confront the Viborg/Hurley Cougars (Viborg, SD) in a B Region 4 challenge, on Friday, February 2. Freeman Academy/Marion will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 48-47 non-league loss to Canistota (Canistota, SD).