Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) and the visiting Linn-Mar Lions (Marion, IA), saw Xavier's basketball squad wallop Linn-Mar by a tally of 77-47.

With the victory, Xavier improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Saints host Jefferson (Cedar Rapids, IA) to confront the Hawks in a Mississippi Valley challenge on Friday, February 10. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 6-14.

Next up, the Lions confront the Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA) in a Mississippi Valley challenge, on Friday, February 10. Linn-Mar will attempt to improve on its 5-12 season record.