Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA) and the host West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA), saw Pella Christian's basketball squad overcome West Branch by a tally of 58-47.

With the victory, Pella Christian improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host Newton (Newton, IA) to confront the Cardinals in a Little Hawkeye challenge on Tuesday, January 30. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 5-7. Newton won 64-61 in their recent non-league challenge against Nevada (Nevada, IA)

Next up, the Bears confront the Durant Wildcats (Durant, IA) in a River Valley challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. West Branch will attempt to improve on its 10-8 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 0-18 record after their 66-46 league loss to West Liberty (West Liberty, IA).