Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Jasper Eagles (Jasper, MO) and the host Wheaton Bulldogs (Wheaton, MO), saw Jasper's basketball squad hold off Wheaton by a count of 48-47.

With the victory, Jasper upgrades its record to 2-4 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Miller (Miller, MO) to play the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 2. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a record of 3-4.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Southwest Trojans (Washburn, MO) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 5. Wheaton will attempt to move on its 1-4 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 63-51 non-league win over Diamond (Diamond, MO).