Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals (Marcus, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host West Sioux Falcons (Hawarden, IA), 34-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union upgrades its record to 4-9 on the season. The Royals host Akron-Westfield (Akron, IA) to clash with the Westerners in a non-league bout on Monday, January 29. The Westerners go into the bout with a record of 10-4. Akron-Westfield won 61-26 in their recent league bout against Harris-Lake Park (Lake Park, IA)

Next up, the Falcons clash with the St. Mary's Hawks (Remsen, IA) in a War Eagle bout, on Tuesday, January 30. West Sioux will attempt to upgrade on its 1-15 season record.