In Friday's non-league match, the visiting West Delaware Hawks basketball team scored a decisive 74-51 triumph over the Benton Bobcats.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings (Vinton, IA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 13. West Delaware will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Vikings enter the match with a 2-5 record after their 53-35 non-league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA).

With the defeat, Benton moves to 1-5 on the year. The Bobcats travel to Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, IA) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Monday, December 12. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 2-3. Mt. Pleasant won 55-27 in their recent league match against Keokuk (Keokuk, IA)