Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Beckman Trailblazers (Dyersville, IA) and the host Monticello Panthers (Monticello, IA), saw Beckman's basketball squad hold off Monticello by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Beckman improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Trailblazers host Cascade (Cascade, IA) to confront the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 20. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 3-1. Cascade lost 64-51 in their recent league challenge against Camanche (Camanche, IA)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Maquoketa Valley Wildcats (Delhi, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 17. Monticello will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 81-32 league win over Edgewood-Colesburg (Edgewood, IA).