The West Marshall Trojans basketball team (State Center, IA), was nudged 48-47 in Tuesday's league battle with the host South Hamilton Hawks (Jewell, IA)

The Hawks now possess a 7-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Southeast Valley for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 3. South Hamilton will confront a Jaguars team coming off a 70-37 league win over East Sac County (Lake View, IA). The Jaguars record now stands at 3-3.

The Trojans (7-2) will now prepare for their battle against Saydel (Des Moines, IA). The Eagles come into the Heart of Iowa battle with a 2-6 record.