In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Van-Far Indians basketball team scored a tight 40-38 triumph over the Monroe City Panthers.

In their next game, the Indians face the Palmyra Panthers (Palmyra, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 21. Van-Far will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 10-2 record after their 54-34 non-league win over Canton (Canton, MO).

With the defeat, Monroe City moves to 5-9 on the year. The Panthers travel to Highland (Ewing, MO) to face the Cougars in a Clarence Cannon match on Tuesday, January 24. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 0-14. Highland lost 64-45 in their recent non-league match against Mark Twain (Center, MO)