In Friday's league test, the Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA) basketball squad trounced the visiting Essex Trojans (Essex, IA), by a final score of 73-22.

Next, the Vikings clash with the Southwest Valley (Corning, IA) in a non-league test, on Monday, December 9. Stanton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The come into the test with a 3-0 record after their 61-44 league win over Central Decatur (Leon, IA).

The Trojans (1-3) will now prepare for their test against Bedford (Bedford, IA). The Bulldogs come into the non-league test with a 3-0 record. In their last test, Bedford bounced Sidney (Sidney, IA), 76-49, in a non-league test.