Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Linn-Mar Lions (Marion, IA) and the visiting Prairie Hawks (Cedar Rapids, IA), saw Linn-Mar's basketball squad hold off Prairie by a tally of 42-41.

With the victory, Linn-Mar improves its record to 2-2 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Iowa City West (Iowa City, IA) to confront the Trojans in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Friday, December 16. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. Iowa City West lost 67-56 in their recent league challenge against Wahlert (Dubuque, IA)

Next up, the Hawks confront the Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Friday, December 16. Prairie will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 4-0 record after their 63-54 non-league win over Cedar Falls (Cedar Falls, IA).