The Independence Mustangs basketball squad (Independence, IA), was crushed 64-37 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Solon Spartans (Solon, IA)

With the victory, Solon advances its record to 10-10 on the year. The Spartans travel to Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 11. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 5-16. Vinton-Shellsburg lost 45-24 in their recent non-league battle against Grinnell (Grinnell, IA)

The Mustangs now own a 7-13 record. They play next when they host West Delaware for a non-league bout on Saturday, February 8. Independence will play a Hawks team coming off a 53-52 league loss to Solon (Solon, IA). The Hawks record now stands at 10-8.