Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting South Tama County Trojans (Tama, IA), 72-35 in a league match.

With the victory, Vinton-Shellsburg upgrades its record to 6-2 on the year. The Vikings travel to Independence (Independence, IA) to face the Mustangs in a WAMAC - West match on Monday, January 6. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 2-4. Independence won 69-43 in their recent non-league match against New Hampton (New Hampton, IA)

The Trojans now sport a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host East Marshall for a non-league match on Monday, January 6. South Tama County will face a Mustangs squad coming off a 72-65 league loss to Grundy Center (Grundy Center, IA). The Mustangs record now stands at 2-5.