In Saturday's non-league test, the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) basketball squad got by the visiting Joplin Eagles (Joplin, MO), by a score of 52-48.

Next, the Hornets encounter the Rolla Bulldogs (Rolla, MO) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, January 14. Hillcrest will attempt to improve on its 6-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 10-3 record after their 81-69 non-league win over Branson (Branson, MO).

The Eagles (4-5) will now prepare for their test against Central (Springfield, MO). The Bulldogs come into the Central Ozarks test with a 4-4 record. In their last test, Central held off Carthage (Carthage, MO), 61-50, in a league test.