The Independence Mustangs basketball team (Independence, IA), was overwhelmed 61-27 in Friday's league battle with the host Marion Wolves (Marion, IA)

The Wolves now possess a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Beckman for a non-league battle on Saturday, February 4. Marion will confront a Trailblazers team coming off a 57-27 league win over Anamosa (Anamosa, IA). The Trailblazers record now stands at 9-9.

The Mustangs (4-15) will now prepare for their battle against Solon (Solon, IA). The Spartans come into the non-league battle with a 18-2 record. In their last battle, Solon trounced Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA), 50-49, in a league battle.