Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Dubuque Senior Rams (Dubuque, IA), 46-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Hempstead upgrades its record to 2-3 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Xavier (Cedar Rapids, IA) to clash with the Saints in a Mississippi Valley bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Saints go into the bout with a record of 2-3. Xavier lost 25-22 in their recent league bout against Linn-Mar (Marion, IA)

Next up, the Rams clash with the Iowa City Little Hawks (Iowa City, IA) in a Mississippi Valley bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Dubuque Senior will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Little Hawks go into the bout with a 2-6 record after their 68-47 non-league win over Marion (Marion, IA).