In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Des Moines Christian Lions basketball team scored a tight 45-43 triumph over the Van Meter Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Panorama Panthers (Panora, IA) in a West Central match, on Friday, February 2. Des Moines Christian will attempt to move on its 15-1 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 20-0 record after their 70-48 league win over Woodward-Granger (Woodward, IA).

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Woodward-Granger Hawks (Woodward, IA) in a West Central challenge, on Friday, February 2. Van Meter will attempt to improve on its 9-9 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 11-6 record after their 70-48 league loss to Panorama (Panora, IA).