In Tuesday's non-league test, the Southwest Trojans (Washburn, MO) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Sarcoxie Bears (Sarcoxie, MO), by a score of 58-42.

Next, the Trojans encounter the Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 16. Southwest will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record.

The Bears (6-6) will now prepare for their test against Ash Grove (Ash Grove, MO). The Pirates come into the Southwest test with a 7-5 record.