In Monday's non-league test, the Aurora Houn Dawgs (Aurora, MO) basketball squad trounced the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), by a score of 66-32.

Next, the Houn Dawgs clash with the Bolivar Liberators (Bolivar, MO) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 16. Aurora will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Liberators come into the test with a 6-8 record after their 64-43 non-league win over Central (Springfield, MO).

The Pirates (5-3) will now prepare for their test against Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 11-3 record. In their last test, Fair Grove was routed by El Dorado Springs (El Dorado Springs, MO), 51-44, in a non-league test.