In Monday's non-league match, the host Linn Bulldogs basketball team scored a tight 52-48 triumph over the Troy Trojans.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Valley Heights Mustangs (Blue Rapids, KS) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 18. Linn will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 7-1 record after their 66-41 non-league loss to Rossville (Rossville, KS).

With the defeat, Troy moves to 3-5 on the year. The Trojans travel to Washington County (Washington, KS) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 17. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-5. Washington County lost 44-22 in their recent non-league match against Axtell (Axtell, KS)