Marion Wolves (Marion, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting West Delaware Hawks (Manchester, IA), 54-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marion upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Wolves travel to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 10-6. Mt. Vernon won 71-43 in their recent non-league bout against Independence (Independence, IA)

Next up, the Hawks clash with the Solon Spartans (Solon, IA) in a WAMAC - East bout, on Tuesday, January 30. West Delaware will attempt to upgrade on its 2-13 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 15-0 record after their 69-44 non-league win over Regina (Iowa City, IA).