In Thursday's league match, the host Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings basketball team scored a good 47-33 triumph over the Independence Mustangs.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the Marion Wolves (Marion, IA) in a WAMAC - West match, on Friday, January 5. Vinton-Shellsburg will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Wolves enter the match with a 8-2 record after their 65-58 non-league win over West Delaware (Manchester, IA).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 2-8 on the year. The Mustangs travel to South Tama County (Tama, IA) to meet the Trojans in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, January 5. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 0-9. South Tama County lost 80-29 in their recent league match against Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA)