Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Sidney Cowboys (Sidney, IA), 59-53 in a league bout.

With the win, Stanton upgrades its record to 7-4 on the season. The Vikings host East Mills (Malvern, IA) to clash with the in a Corner bout on Tuesday, January 23. The go into the bout with a record of 13-1. East Mills won 51-21 in their recent league bout against Fremont-Mills (Tabor, IA)

Next up, the Cowboys clash with the Red Oak Tigers (Red Oak, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 22. Sidney will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 5-8 record after their 80-43 league loss to Glenwood (Glenwood, IA).