The Akron-Westfield Westerners basketball squad (Akron, IA), was outscored 63-43 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Hinton Blackhawks (Hinton, IA)

With the victory, Hinton advances its record to 13-5 on the year. The Blackhawks travel to Trinity Christian (Hull, IA) to meet the Tigers in a War Eagle battle on Friday, February 7. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 5-10.

The Westerners now own a 6-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union for a War Eagle battle on Friday, February 7. Akron-Westfield will meet a Royals squad coming off a 86-46 league win over Trinity Christian (Hull, IA). The Royals record now stands at 17-2.