The Northeast Vernon County Knights routed the visiting Dadeville Bearcats basketball team by a final score of 42-21 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Knights face the Golden City Eagles (Golden City, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 19. Northeast Vernon County will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record.

With the defeat, Dadeville moves to 1-12 on the year. The Bearcats host Wheatland (Wheatland, MO) to face the Mules in a Polk County game on Friday, January 19. The Mules enter the game with a record of 10-6. Wheatland lost 42-35 in their recent league game against Walnut Grove (Walnut Grove, MO)