The Woodward-Granger Hawks basketball squad (Woodward, IA), was nudged 68-61 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Pleasantville Trojans (Pleasantville, IA)

Next, the Trojans encounter the Chariton Chargers (Chariton, IA) in a non-league test, on Saturday, February 1. Pleasantville will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record. The Chargers come into the test with a 7-7 record after their 72-45 league loss to Knoxville (Knoxville, IA).

The Hawks (5-12) will now prepare for their test against Panorama (Panora, IA). The Panthers come into the West Central test with a 2-13 record.