The Montezuma Braves routed the host Tri-County Trojans basketball team by a final score of 70-26 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Braves face the Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs (Monroe, IA) in a non-league game, on Thursday, January 4. Montezuma will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 5-5 record after their 90-71 non-league win over Chariton (Chariton, IA).

With the defeat, Tri-County moves to 0-10 on the year. The Trojans travel to Twin Cedars (Bussey, IA) to face the Sabers in a non-league game on Thursday, January 4. The Sabers enter the game with a record of 3-3.