In Thursday's non-league test, the Orrick Bearcats (Orrick, MO) basketball squad defeated the host La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO), by a score of 46-36.

Next, the Bearcats clash with the Breckenridge Bulldogs (Breckenridge, MO) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 17. Orrick will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 1-7 record after their 54-23 non-league loss to Sweet Springs (Sweet Springs, MO).

The Vikings (3-8) will now prepare for their test against Northwest (Hughesville, MO). The Mustangs come into the Kaysinger test with a 4-9 record. In their last test, Northwest went down by Linn (Linn, MO), 50-45, in a non-league test.