Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Monticello Panthers (Monticello, IA) and the visiting Beckman Trailblazers (Dyersville, IA), saw Monticello's basketball squad wallop Beckman by a tally of 49-27.

With the victory, Monticello improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Maquoketa Valley (Delhi, IA) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 17. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Maquoketa Valley lost 46-38 in their recent league challenge against Edgewood-Colesburg (Edgewood, IA)

Next up, the Trailblazers confront the West Delaware Hawks (Manchester, IA) in a WAMAC - East challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Beckman will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record.