Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad overcome the host Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA), 76-66 in a league bout.

With the victory, Independence upgrades its record to 4-11 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA) to play the Raiders in a non-league bout on Friday, February 6. The Raiders come into the bout with a record of 9-7. Williamsburg won 64-48 in their recent league bout against Columbus (Waterloo, IA)

Next up, the Vikings play the Marion Indians (Marion, IA) in a WAMAC - West bout, on Friday, February 6. Vinton-Shellsburg will attempt to upgrade on its 6-10 season record. The Indians come into the bout with a 14-3 record after their 66-51 league win over Benton (Van Horne, IA).