Denison-Schleswig Monarchs (Denison, IA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute (Mapleton, IA), 60-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Denison-Schleswig upgrades its record to 7-4 on the season. The Monarchs host Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto (Mapleton, IA) to play the Rams in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 6. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the play the Ridge View Raptors (Holstein, IA) in a Western Valley - North bout, on Tuesday, January 9. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record.