Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons (Parkersburg, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Union Knights (La Porte City, IA), 64-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Aplington-Parkersburg upgrades its record to 14-4 on the season. The Falcons host Hudson (Hudson, IA) to clash with the Pirates in a North Iowa Cedar - East bout on Saturday, February 3. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 11-9. Hudson won 56-36 in their recent league bout against Wapsie Valley (Fairbank, IA)

Next up, the Knights clash with the Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels (Reinbeck, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, February 5. Union will attempt to upgrade on its 4-17 season record. The Rebels go into the bout with a 11-9 record after their 52-38 non-league loss to Oelwein (Oelwein, IA).