In Friday's league test, the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals (Marcus, IA) basketball squad got by the host Gehlen Catholic Jays (Le Mars, IA), by a final score of 48-47.

Next, the Royals clash with the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks (Hartley, IA) in a War Eagle test, on Tuesday, January 28. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union will attempt to upgrade on its 14-2 season record. The Hawks come into the test with a 6-9 record after their 57-49 league loss to Akron-Westfield (Akron, IA).

The Jays (9-7) will now prepare for their test against Akron-Westfield (Akron, IA). The Westerners come into the War Eagle test with a 5-11 record.