The Starmont Stars basketball squad (Arlington, IA), was crushed 57-24 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA)

With the victory, Alburnett advances its record to 7-9 on the year. The Pirates travel to Central City (Central City, IA) to meet the Wildcats in a Tri-Rivers - West battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Wildcats enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Stars now own a 1-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Springville for a Tri-Rivers - West battle on Tuesday, January 28. Starmont will meet a Orioles squad coming off a 46-23 league loss to Maquoketa Valley (Delhi, IA). The Orioles record now stands at 11-4.