In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Central Decatur Cardinals basketball team scored a good 55-47 triumph over the Chariton Chargers.

In their next game, the Cardinals meet the Wayne Falcons (Corydon, IA) in a Pride of Iowa match, on Tuesday, January 3. Central Decatur will attempt to better on its 6-1 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 71-29 league loss to Mount Ayr (Mount Ayr, IA).

With the defeat, Chariton moves to 0-6 on the year. The Chargers travel to Cardinal (Eldon, IA) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 3. The Comets enter the match with a record of 0-5. Cardinal lost 69-30 in their recent league match against Danville (Danville, IA)