The Sparta Trojans basketball squad (Sparta, MO), was outscored 66-49 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Fair Grove Eagles (Fair Grove, MO)

With the victory, Fair Grove advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Eagles host Hollister (Hollister, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 5-8.

The Trojans now own a 7-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Gainesville for a Summit battle on Thursday, January 23. Sparta will meet a Bulldogs squad coming off a 70-45 non-league loss to Willow Springs (Willow Springs, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 7-7.