Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Cascade Cougars (Cascade, IA) and the visiting Beckman Trailblazers (Dyersville, IA), saw Cascade's basketball squad hold off Beckman by a count of 44-40.

With the victory, Cascade upgrades its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to West Branch (West Branch, IA) to play the Bears in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 3-6.

Next up, the Trailblazers play the Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 1. Beckman will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Pirates come into the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 52-48 league loss to Springville (Springville, IA).