The Keota Eagles basketball squad (Keota, IA), was outscored 72-63 in Friday's league battle with the host Montezuma Braves (Montezuma, IA)

With the victory, Montezuma advances its record to 8-1 on the year. The Braves travel to Centerville (Centerville, IA) to meet the Big Reds/Redettes in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Big Reds/Redettes enter the battle with a record of 3-3. Centerville won 59-17 in their recent non-league battle against Chariton (Chariton, IA)

The Eagles now own a 7-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host H-L-V for a battle on Tuesday, January 7. Keota will meet a Warriors squad coming off a 58-45 league win over English Valleys (North English, IA). The Warriors record now stands at 4-4.