Martensdale-St. Mary's Blue Devils (Martensdale, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Lenox Tigers (Lenox, IA), 55-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Martensdale-St. Mary's advances its record to 5-1 on the year. The Blue Devils host Baxter (Baxter, IA) to face the in a non-league match on Thursday, December 19. The enter the match with a record of 5-0. Baxter won 87-67 in their recent non-league match against GMG (Garwin, IA)

The Tigers now own a 2-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Central Decatur for a Pride of Iowa match on Friday, December 20. Lenox will face a Cardinals squad coming off a 52-42 non-league win over Mormon Trail (Garden Grove, IA). The Cardinals record now stands at 3-2.