Lisbon Lions (Lisbon, IA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Midland Eagles (Wyoming, IA), 55-43 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Lisbon upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Regina (Iowa City, IA) to play the Regals in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 5. The Regals come into the bout with a record of 8-3. Regina lost 62-51 in their recent non-league bout against Notre Dame (Burlington, IA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Starmont Stars (Arlington, IA) in a Tri-Rivers bout, on Friday, January 6. Midland will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Stars come into the bout with a 0-11 record after their 111-12 league loss to North Linn (Troy Mills, IA).