In Friday's non-league outing, the Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA) basketball squad overwhelmed the visiting Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), by a count of 71-43.

The Mustangs (10-6) will now prepare for their outing against Marion (Marion, IA). The Wolves come into the non-league challenge with a 11-4 record. In their last challenge, Marion bounced West Delaware (Manchester, IA), 54-49, in a non-league challenge.

Next up, the Mustangs play the Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars (Sumner, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 29. Independence will attempt to upgrade on its 5-9 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 6-10 record after their 60-56 league loss to Denver (Denver, IA).