In Tuesday's league match, the host West Branch Bears basketball team scored a decisive 73-39 triumph over the Durant Wildcats.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Wilton Beavers (Wilton, IA) in a River Valley match, on Friday, February 2. West Branch will attempt to move on its 11-8 season record. The Beavers enter the match with a 11-6 record after their 71-61 non-league loss to Alburnett (Alburnett, IA).

With the defeat, Durant moves to 0-19 on the year. The Wildcats host Calamus-Wheatland (Wheatland, IA) to meet the Warriors in a non-league match on Thursday, February 1. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 12-6. Calamus-Wheatland lost 69-47 in their recent league match against Marquette (Bellevue, IA)