Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the East Mills (Malvern, IA) and the host Bedford Bulldogs (Bedford, IA), saw East Mills's basketball squad hold off Bedford by a tally of 51-44.

With the victory, East Mills improves its record to 8-1 on the campaign. The travel to Essex (Essex, IA) to play the Trojans in a Corner challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 3-7. Essex won 67-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Heartland Christian (Council Bluffs, IA)

Next up, the Bulldogs play the East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Bedford will attempt to improve on its 9-2 season record.