Melcher-Dallas Saints (Melcher, IA) supporters left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Diagonal Maroons (Diagonal, IA), 63-28 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Melcher-Dallas advances its record to 1-12 on the year. The Saints travel to Twin Cedars (Bussey, IA) to face the Sabers in a Bluegrass match on Friday, January 24. The Sabers enter the match with a record of 2-8. Twin Cedars lost 72-55 in their recent league match against Mormon Trail (Garden Grove, IA)

The Maroons now own a 0-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Ankeny Christian Academy for a non-league match on Friday, January 24. Diagonal will face a squad coming off a 88-76 non-league win over Panorama (Panora, IA). The record now stands at 9-4.