Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the DeSoto Dragons (DeSoto, MO) and the visiting Valley Vikings (Caledonia, MO), saw DeSoto's basketball squad wallop Valley by a tally of 69-47.

With the victory, DeSoto improves its record to 2-8 on the campaign. The Dragons host Festus (Festus, MO) to play the Tigers in a Jefferson County - Large challenge on Monday, January 1. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-3.

Next up, the Vikings play the Kingston Cougars (Cadet, MO) in a Mineral Area - Small challenge, on Thursday, December 28. Valley will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 1-8 record after their 56-20 non-league loss to DeSoto (DeSoto, MO).