Tarkio Indians (Tarkio, MO) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Union Star Trojans (Union Star, MO), 51-20 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tarkio upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Indians travel to Nodaway Valley co-op [West Nodaway/Nodaway-Holt] (Burlington Junction, MO) to play the in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 19. The go into the bout with a record of 3-4. Nodaway Valley co-op [West Nodaway/Nodaway-Holt] lost 59-51 in their recent league bout against South Holt (Oregon, MO)

Next up, the Trojans play the East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO) in a Highway 275 bout, on Monday, December 18. Union Star will attempt to upgrade on its 1-9 season record. The go into the bout with a 4-2 record after their 47-37 league win over Mound City (Mound City, MO).