The Cascade Cougars topped the visiting West Branch Bears basketball team by a final score of 58-49 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the East Dubuque Warriors (East Dubuque, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 7. Cascade will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 7-5 record after their 63-49 league win over River Ridge (Hanover, IL).

With the defeat, West Branch moves to 4-6 on the year. The Bears travel to Wilton (Wilton, IA) to face the Beavers in a River Valley game on Tuesday, January 10. The Beavers enter the game with a record of 7-3. Wilton won 77-49 in their recent non-league game against Calamus-Wheatland (Wheatland, IA)