In Tuesday's league match, the host East Buchanan Buccaneers basketball team scored a decisive 65-43 triumph over the Alburnett Pirates.

In their next game, the Buccaneers meet the Central City Wildcats (Central City, IA) in a Tri-Rivers - West match, on Thursday, January 5. East Buchanan will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 2-9 record after their 65-28 league loss to Maquoketa Valley (Delhi, IA).

With the defeat, Alburnett moves to 5-4 on the year. The Pirates travel to Beckman (Dyersville, IA) to meet the Trailblazers in a non-league match on Thursday, January 5. The Trailblazers go into the test with a record of 4-4. Beckman lost 45-36 in their recent league test against West Delaware (Manchester, IA)