The Mt. Vernon Mustangs routed the visiting Fort Madison Bloodhounds basketball team by a final score of 63-34 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mustangs face the Clinton River Kings (Clinton, IA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 4. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The River Kings enter the game with a 0-8 record after their 83-49 non-league loss to Bettendorf (Bettendorf, IA).

With the defeat, Fort Madison moves to 3-5 on the year. The Bloodhounds travel to Central Lee (Donnellson, IA) to confront the Hawks in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 6. The Hawks come into the battle with a record of 4-3.