Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Denison-Schleswig Monarchs (Denison, IA) and the host Atlantic Trojans (Atlantic, IA), saw Denison-Schleswig's basketball squad hold off Atlantic by a tally of 57-51.

With the victory, Denison-Schleswig improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Monarchs travel to Carroll (Carroll, IA) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 8-8. Carroll won 53-43 in their recent league challenge against Boone (Boone, IA)

Next up, the Trojans play the Harlan Cyclones (Harlan, IA) in a Hawkeye Ten challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Atlantic will attempt to improve on its 7-13 season record. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 63-54 league win over Lewis Central (Council Bluffs, IA).