The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings basketball squad (Vinton, IA), was crushed 80-51 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Hudson Pirates (Hudson, IA)

With the victory, Hudson advances its record to 13-5 on the year. The Pirates host Center Point-Urbana (Center Point, IA) to meet the Stormin' Pointers in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Stormin' Pointers enter the battle with a record of 11-5. Center Point-Urbana won 57-53 in their recent non-league bout against Solon (Solon, IA)

With the loss, Vinton-Shellsburg falls to 4-12 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA) to play the Clippers in a WAMAC - West bout on Friday, January 31. The Clippers go into the bout with a record of 10-7. Clear Creek-Amana lost 67-65 in their recent league bout against Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA)