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 43-36.

With the victory, Albia improves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Blue Demons host Cardinal (Eldon, IA) to play the Comets in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 16. The Comets come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. Cardinal won 73-66 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 16. Centerville will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 65-56 non-league win over Chariton (Chariton, IA).