Wilton Beavers (Wilton, IA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA), 53-36 in a league bout.

With the win, Wilton upgrades its record to 8-11 on the season. The Beavers travel to Durant (Durant, IA) to clash with the Wildcats in a River Valley - South bout on Tuesday, February 6. The Wildcats go into the bout with a record of 8-12. Durant won 46-42 in their recent league bout against West Liberty (West Liberty, IA)

Next up, the Bears clash with the Tipton Tigers (Tipton, IA) in a River Valley - South bout, on Tuesday, February 6. West Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record.