Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Freeman Academy/Marion (Freeman, SD) and the visiting Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles (Mitchell, SD), saw Freeman Academy/Marion's basketball squad hold off Mitchell Christian by a count of 56-52.

With the victory, Freeman Academy/Marion upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The host Centerville (Centerville, SD) to play the Tornadoes in a B Region 4 challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 0-1. Centerville lost 56-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Canistota (Canistota, SD)

Next up, the Golden Eagles play the St. Mary Cardinals (Dell Rapids, SD) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Mitchell Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.