Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Albia Blue Demons (Albia, IA) and the visiting Centerville Big Reds/Redettes (Centerville, IA), saw Albia's basketball squad hold off Centerville by a tally of 60-53.

With the victory, Albia improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Blue Demons travel to Cardinal (Eldon, IA) to play the Comets in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 15. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 0-7. Cardinal lost 78-48 in their recent non-league challenge against Davis County (Bloomfield, IA)

Next up, the Big Reds/Redettes play the Knoxville Panthers (Knoxville, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Centerville will attempt to improve on its 4-1 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 80-51 league loss to Chariton (Chariton, IA).