Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Davenport North Wildcats (Davenport, IA) and the visiting Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA), saw Davenport North's basketball squad hold off Hempstead by a tally of 46-44.

With the victory, Davenport North improves its record to 14-10 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Iowa City West (Iowa City, IA) to confront the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 23. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 21-3. Iowa City West lost 59-41 in their recent league challenge against Dubuque Senior (Dubuque, IA)

Next up, the Mustangs confront the Dubuque Senior Rams (Dubuque, IA) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Friday, December 13. Hempstead will attempt to improve on its 7-17 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 22-4 record after their 76-54 non-league win over Davenport Central (Davenport, IA).