In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Sterling Black Bears basketball team scored a decisive 65-31 triumph over the Central Plains Oilers.

In their next game, the Black Bears meet the Trinity Celtics (Hutchinson, KS) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 13. Sterling will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Celtics enter the match with a 3-5 record after their 60-37 non-league loss to Inman (Inman, KS).

With the defeat, Central Plains moves to 2-5 on the year. The Oilers travel to Victoria (Victoria, KS) to meet the Knights in a non-league match on Friday, January 13. The Knights enter the match with a record of 4-5. Victoria won 69-17 in their recent non-league match against Stockton (Stockton, KS)