In Wednesday's league match, the host Midland Eagles basketball team scored a decisive 62-40 triumph over the Marquette Defenders.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Calamus-Wheatland Warriors (Wheatland, IA) in a Tri-Rivers - East match, on Thursday, January 25. Midland will attempt to move on its 10-7 season record. The Warriors enter the match with a 14-2 record after their 69-10 non-league win over North Cedar (Stanwood, IA).

With the defeat, Marquette moves to 6-10 on the year. The Defenders travel to Bellevue (Bellevue, IA) to meet the Comets in a non-league match on Thursday, January 25. The Comets enter the match with a record of 6-7.