Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA), 53-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Vinton-Shellsburg advances its record to 2-1 on the year. The Vikings travel to Center Point-Urbana (Center Point, IA) to face the Stormin' Pointers in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, December 13. The Stormin' Pointers enter the match with a record of 3-2. Center Point-Urbana won 75-13 in their recent league match against South Tama County (Tama, IA)

The Mustangs now own a 4-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clear Creek-Amana for a WAMAC - West match on Friday, December 13. Independence will face a Clippers squad coming off a 64-58 non-league loss to Iowa City (Iowa City, IA). The Clippers record now stands at 2-4.