The Solon Spartans ran past the host Maquoketa Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 72-59 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Spartans face the Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Solon will attempt to move on its 8-0 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 4-4 record after their 76-74 league win over Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA).

With the defeat, Maquoketa moves to 6-4 on the year. The Cardinals host Camanche (Camanche, IA) to face the Indians in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 9. The Indians enter the game with a record of 3-6. Camanche won 70-43 in their recent non-league game against Woodward Academy (Woodward, IA)