The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals ran past the visiting Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks basketball team by a final score of 55-45 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Royals face the Akron-Westfield Westerners (Akron, IA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 17. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Westerners enter the game with a 3-7 record after their 52-42 non-league win over Trinity Christian (Hull, IA).

With the defeat, Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn moves to 0-8 on the year. The Hawks host South O'Brien (Paullina, IA) to face the Wolverines in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 17. The Wolverines enter the game with a record of 0-12.