In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Concordia Fighting Orioles basketball team scored a tight 53-48 triumph over the La Monte Vikings.

In their next game, the Fighting Orioles meet the Hardin-Central Bulldogs (Hardin, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 19. Concordia will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 9-4 record after their 68-46 league win over Tina-Avalon (Tina, MO).

With the defeat, La Monte moves to 8-4 on the year. The Vikings host Northwest (Hughesville, MO) to meet the Mustangs in a Kaysinger match on Friday, January 19. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 11-6. Northwest lost 71-39 in their recent league match against Tipton (Tipton, MO)