Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Zalma Bulldogs (Zalma, MO) and the host Eagle Ridge Christian Eagles (Cape Girardeau, MO), saw Zalma's basketball squad hold off Eagle Ridge Christian by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Zalma improves its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Clearwater (Piedmont, MO) to confront the Fightin' Tigers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Fightin' Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 3-4. Clearwater lost 70-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Eminence (Eminence, MO)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Heritage Classical Christian Academy Hawks (Fenton, MO) in a Metro challenge, on Friday, December 15. Eagle Ridge Christian will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 55-45 league win over Providence Classical Christian Academy (St. Louis, MO).