In Tuesday's non-league test, the West Delaware Hawks (Manchester, IA) basketball squad defeated the visiting Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), by a final score of 63-43.

Next, the Hawks clash with the Solon Spartans (Solon, IA) in a WAMAC - East test, on Friday, January 17. West Delaware will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record. The Spartans come into the test with a 7-5 record after their 51-50 non-league win over Marion (Marion, IA).

The Mustangs (7-6) will now prepare for their test against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA). The Mustangs come into the non-league test with a 13-1 record. In their last test, Mt. Vernon overcame Center Point-Urbana (Center Point, IA), 68-41, in a non-league test.