In Thursday's league match, the visiting South Tama County Trojans basketball team scored a tight 53-47 triumph over the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) in a WAMAC - West match, on Friday, January 5. South Tama County will attempt to better on its 3-4 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 2-6 record after their 49-33 non-league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA).

With the defeat, Vinton-Shellsburg moves to 2-4 on the year. The Vikings travel to Marion (Marion, IA) to meet the Wolves in a WAMAC - West match on Friday, January 5. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 4-3. Marion won 60-48 in their recent non-league match against West Delaware (Manchester, IA)