In Thursday's non-league match, the host Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs basketball team scored a good 59-48 triumph over the Montezuma Braves.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Nevada Cubs (Nevada, IA) in a Heart of Iowa - Large match, on Friday, January 5. Prairie City-Monroe will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record. The Cubs enter the match with a 8-1 record after their 60-45 non-league win over Webster City (Webster City, IA).

With the defeat, Montezuma moves to 7-3 on the year. The Braves host Belle Plaine (Belle Plaine, IA) to face the Plainsmen in a South Iowa Cedar match on Friday, January 5. The Plainsmen enter the match with a record of 8-2.