The Sumner-Fredericksburg Cougars basketball team (Sumner, IA), was nudged 65-64 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA)

The Mustangs now possess a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Center Point-Urbana for a WAMAC - West battle on Tuesday, January 30. Independence will confront a Stormin' Pointers team coming off a 60-48 non-league loss to Hudson (Hudson, IA). The Stormin' Pointers record now stands at 2-13.

The Cougars (6-11) will now prepare for their battle against Oelwein (Oelwein, IA). The Huskies come into the North Iowa Cedar - East battle with a 5-11 record. In their last battle, Oelwein was nudged by Jesup (Jesup, IA), 61-47, in a league battle.