In Monday's non-league test, the Southwest Trojans (Washburn, MO) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO), by a score of 58-43.

Next, the Trojans encounter the Billings Wildcats (Billings, MO) in a Southwest Central test, on Monday, January 27. Southwest will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Wildcats come into the test with a 1-12 record after their 51-21 non-league loss to Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO).

The Wildcats (4-9) will now prepare for their test against East Newton (Granby, MO). The Patriots come into the non-league test with a 6-4 record.