The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals basketball squad (Marcus, IA), was crushed 56-34 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Akron-Westfield Westerners (Akron, IA)

With the victory, Akron-Westfield advances its record to 6-5 on the year. The Westerners travel to Alcester-Hudson (Alcester, SD) to meet the Cubs in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 16. The Cubs enter the battle with a record of 1-9. Alcester-Hudson lost 47-36 in their recent league battle against Viborg/Hurley (Viborg, SD)

The Royals now own a 0-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South O'Brien for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union will meet a Wolverines squad coming off a 63-25 non-league loss to Westwood (Sloan, IA). The Wolverines record now stands at 2-10.