In Friday's league test, the Stanton Vikings (Stanton, IA) basketball squad trounced the visiting Essex Trojans (Essex, IA), by a score of 60-19.

Next, the Vikings encounter the Southwest Valley (Corning, IA) in a Corner - East test, on Monday, December 9. Stanton will attempt to improve on its 2-1 season record. The come into the test with a 1-1 record after their 46-36 non-league loss to Central Decatur (Leon, IA).

The Trojans (0-5) will now prepare for their test against Bedford (Bedford, IA). The Bulldogs come into the non-league test with a 1-2 record. In their last test, Bedford was routed by Sidney (Sidney, IA), 63-40, in a non-league test.