In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Cascade Cougars basketball team scored a good 74-59 triumph over the Independence Mustangs.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) in a River Valley match, on Friday, January 6. Cascade will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 54-49 league loss to Camanche (Camanche, IA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 4-5 on the year. The Mustangs host South Tama County (Tama, IA) to meet the Trojans in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, January 6. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 2-7. South Tama County lost 68-43 in their recent non-league match against Marquette (Bellevue, IA)