In Friday's league test, the Alburnett Pirates (Alburnett, IA) basketball squad trounced the visiting Starmont Stars (Arlington, IA), by a score of 79-34.

Next, the Pirates encounter the Central City Wildcats (Central City, IA) in a Tri-Rivers test, on Tuesday, December 17. Alburnett will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record.

The Stars (3-3) will now prepare for their test against Springville (Springville, IA). The Orioles come into the Tri-Rivers test with a 3-2 record. In their last test, Springville bounced Maquoketa Valley (Delhi, IA), 65-58, in a league test.