Grand View Christian Thunder (Des Moines, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Pella Dutch (Pella, IA), 56-53 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Grand View Christian advances its record to 4-0 on the year. The Thunder travel to South Hamilton (Jewell, IA) to face the Hawks in a non-league match on Friday, December 13. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 0-5.

The Dutch now own a 1-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fort Madison for a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. Pella will face a Bloodhounds squad coming off a 57-55 league loss to Fairfield (Fairfield, IA). The Bloodhounds record now stands at 0-1.