In Thursday's non-league match, the host Centerville Big Reds/Redettes basketball team scored a good 46-37 triumph over the Fairfield Trojans.

In their next game, the Big Reds/Redettes meet the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Rockets (Eddyville, IA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Centerville will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record.

With the defeat, Fairfield moves to 1-8 on the year. The Trojans host Holy Trinity Catholic (Fort Madison, IA) to meet the Crusaders in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 6-4. Holy Trinity Catholic won 61-34 in their recent non-league match against Clark County (Kahoka, MO)