Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Regina Regals (Iowa City, IA), 80-34 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Mt. Vernon advances its record to 8-1 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Assumption (Davenport, IA) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Friday, January 3. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 4-5. Assumption won 48-20 in their recent league bout against Davenport Central (Davenport, IA)

With the loss, Regina falls to 9-1 on the campaign. The Regals host Durant (Durant, IA) to play the Wildcats in a River Valley - South bout on Friday, January 3. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 3-4. Durant lost 52-49 in their recent league bout against Mid-Prairie (Wellman, IA)