The Linn-Mar Lions routed the host Hempstead Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 83-53 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Lions face the Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA) in a Mississippi Valley game, on Friday, February 9. Linn-Mar will attempt to move on its 13-10 season record. The Bobcats enter the game with a 5-13 record after their 58-50 league win over Waterloo West (Waterloo, IA).

With the defeat, Hempstead moves to 6-12 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Waterloo West (Waterloo, IA) to face the Wahawks in a Mississippi Valley game on Friday, February 9. The Wahawks enter the game with a record of 5-15. Waterloo West lost 69-51 in their recent league game against Liberty (North Liberty, IA)