Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the St. Ansgar Saints (St. Ansgar, IA) and the visiting Central Springs Panthers (Manly, IA), saw St. Ansgar's basketball squad hold off Central Springs by a tally of 61-55.

With the victory, St. Ansgar improves its record to 2-1 on the campaign. The Saints host North Butler (Greene, IA) to confront the Bearcats in a Corn Bowl challenge on Friday, December 9. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 2-1. North Butler won 51-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Central Springs (Manly, IA)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Belmond-Klemme Broncos (Belmond, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 12. Central Springs will attempt to improve on its 1-3 season record. The Broncos come into the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 70-18 non-league loss to Garner-Hayfield (Garner, IA).