Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Algona Bulldogs (Algona, IA) and the visiting Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Cardinals (Garner, IA), saw Algona's basketball squad overcome Garner-Hayfield/Ventura by a tally of 56-42.

With the victory, Algona improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Clarion-Goldfield (Clarion, IA) to confront the Cowboys in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 12. The Cowboys come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Cardinals confront the North Iowa Bison (Buffalo Center, IA) in a North Iowa challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Garner-Hayfield/Ventura will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Bison come into the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 80-50 non-league loss to Eagle Grove (Eagle Grove, IA).