Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Grain Valley Eagles (Grain Valley, MO) and the visiting Blue Springs South Jaguars (Blue Springs, MO), saw Grain Valley's basketball squad hold off Blue Springs South by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Grain Valley improves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Raytown (Raytown, MO) to confront the Bluejays in a Suburban - White challenge on Friday, January 6. The Bluejays come into the challenge with a record of 2-1.

Next up, the Jaguars confront the Raymore-Peculiar Panthers (Peculiar, MO) in a Freelance challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Blue Springs South will attempt to improve on its 6-5 season record.