In Tuesday's league test, the West Liberty Comets (West Liberty, IA) basketball squad defeated the host West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA), by a score of 62-53.

Next, the Comets clash with the Midland Eagles (Wyoming, IA) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 30. West Liberty will attempt to improve on its 8-9 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 3-12 record after their 62-26 non-league loss to Springville (Springville, IA).

The Bears (3-13) will now prepare for their test against Regina (Iowa City, IA). The Regals come into the River Valley - South test with a 15-2 record. In their last test, Regina overcame Tipton (Tipton, IA), 63-28, in a league test.