Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Holden Eagles (Holden, MO) and the visiting Lexington Minutemen (Lexington, MO), saw Holden's basketball squad hold off Lexington by a tally of 52-48.

With the victory, Holden improves its record to 9-12 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Knob Noster (Knob Noster, MO) to confront the Panthers in a Missouri River Valley - East challenge on Thursday, February 8. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 15-7. Knob Noster won 47-34 in their recent league challenge against Richmond (Richmond, MO)

Next up, the Minutemen confront the Lafayette County Huskers (Higginsville, MO) in a Missouri River Valley - East challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Lexington will attempt to improve on its 5-15 season record. The Huskers come into the challenge with a 12-11 record after their 55-44 league win over Knob Noster (Knob Noster, MO).