In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Ames Little Cyclones basketball team scored a decisive 65-42 triumph over the Waterloo East Trojans.

In their next game, the Little Cyclones meet the Dowling Catholic Maroons (West Des Moines, IA) in a Central Iowa Metro - Central match, on Saturday, February 3. Ames will attempt to move on its 11-7 season record. The Maroons enter the match with a 13-3 record after their 51-45 non-league win over Ankeny Centennial (Ankeny, IA).

With the defeat, Waterloo East moves to 7-12 on the year. The Trojans host Waterloo West (Waterloo, IA) to meet the Wahawks in a Mississippi Valley match on Saturday, February 3. The Wahawks enter the match with a record of 8-10. Waterloo West lost 57-20 in their recent league match against Cedar Falls (Cedar Falls, IA)