Newell-Fonda Mustangs (Newell, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Southeast Valley Jaguars (Gowrie, IA), 84-67 in a league bout.

With the win, Newell-Fonda upgrades its record to 8-2 on the season. The Mustangs host Emmetsburg (Emmetsburg, IA) to clash with the E'Hawks in a Twin Lakes bout on Tuesday, January 24. The E'Hawks go into the bout with a record of 8-5. Emmetsburg won 64-38 in their recent non-league bout against Pocahontas (Pocahontas, IA)

Next up, the Jaguars clash with the Pocahontas Indians (Pocahontas, IA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 24. Southeast Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-10 season record. The Indians go into the bout with a 1-8 record after their 64-38 non-league loss to Emmetsburg (Emmetsburg, IA).