In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Mt. Vernon Mustangs basketball team scored a good 55-44 triumph over the Independence Mustangs.

In their next game, the Mustangs meet the North Linn Lynx (Troy Mills, IA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 28. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 12-3 season record. The Lynx enter the match with a 17-1 record after their 78-27 league win over East Buchanan (Winthrop, IA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 7-9 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Decorah-North Winneshiek (Decorah, IA) to meet the Vikings in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 31. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 10-4. Decorah-North Winneshiek won 88-59 in their recent league match against New Hampton (New Hampton, IA)