The East Newton Patriots ran past the host Jay Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 66-57 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Monett Cubs (Monett, MO) in a Big 8 game, on Tuesday, January 23. East Newton will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Cubs enter the game with a 4-10 record after their 81-57 non-league loss to Carl Junction (Carl Junction, MO).

With the defeat, Jay moves to 5-9 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Miami (Miami, OK) to face the Wardogs in a Verdigris Valley game on Tuesday, January 23. The Wardogs enter the game with a record of 4-8. Miami lost 64-40 in their recent non-league game against Okmulgee (Okmulgee, OK)