The Johnston Dragons basketball team (Johnston, IA), was nudged 63-60 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Ankeny Centennial Jaguars (Ankeny, IA)

The Jaguars now possess a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Waukee for a Central Iowa Metro - East battle on Friday, December 16. Ankeny Centennial will battle a Warriors team coming off a 68-56 league win over Urbandale (Urbandale, IA). The Warriors record now stands at 5-1.

The Dragons (2-2) will now prepare for their battle against Valley (West Des Moines, IA). The Tigers come into the Central Iowa Metro - West battle with a 5-0 record. In their last battle, Valley edged Ames (Ames, IA), 35-32, in a non-league battle.