The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings basketball squad (Vinton, IA), was crushed 61-29 in Monday's league battle with the host Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA)

With the victory, Independence advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Grinnell (Grinnell, IA) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 2-5.

The Vikings now own a 4-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host West Delaware for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7. Vinton-Shellsburg will meet a Hawks squad coming off a 54-33 non-league win over Jesup (Jesup, IA). The Hawks record now stands at 6-3.