Van Meter Bulldogs (Van Meter, IA) supporters left the game happy Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Des Moines Christian Lions (Des Moines, IA), 48-47 in a league match.

With the victory, Van Meter advances its record to 4-4 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Ogden (Ogden, IA) to face the Bulldogs in a West Central match on Tuesday, January 7. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 2-7. Ogden lost 94-35 in their recent league match against Madrid (Madrid, IA)

The Lions now own a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center for a West Central match on Tuesday, January 7. Des Moines Christian will face a squad coming off a 82-40 league win over Panorama (Panora, IA). The record now stands at 5-0.