The Essex Trojans basketball squad (Essex, IA), was crushed 68-46 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Griswold Tigers (Griswold, IA)

With the victory, Griswold advances its record to 9-10 on the year. The Tigers travel to Sidney (Sidney, IA) to meet the Cowboys in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Cowboys enter the battle with a record of 13-8. Sidney won 89-52 in their recent league battle against Fremont-Mills (Tabor, IA)

The Trojans now own a 4-16 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fremont-Mills for a Corner battle on Tuesday, February 4. Essex will meet a Knights squad coming off a 89-52 league loss to Sidney (Sidney, IA). The Knights record now stands at 3-14.