The Atlantic Trojans basketball squad (Atlantic, IA), was outscored 71-52 in Friday's league battle with the host Harlan Cyclones (Harlan, IA)

With the victory, Harlan advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Cyclones travel to Kuemper (Carroll, IA) to meet the Knights in a Hawkeye Ten battle on Monday, January 20. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 13-1. Kuemper won 81-78 in their recent non-league battle against West Lyon (Inwood, IA)

The Trojans now own a 4-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Red Oak for a Hawkeye Ten battle on Tuesday, January 21. Atlantic will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 61-41 league loss to St. Albert (Council Bluffs, IA). The Tigers record now stands at 4-9.