In Thursday's non-league match, the host Tri-Center Trojans basketball team scored a decisive 65-44 triumph over the Clarinda Cardinals.

In their next game, the Trojans meet the Missouri Valley Big Reds (Missouri Valley, IA) in a Western Iowa match, on Friday, January 26. Tri-Center will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Big Reds enter the match with a 7-7 record after their 48-44 non-league win over AHSTW (Avoca, IA).

With the defeat, Clarinda moves to 6-9 on the year. The Cardinals host Red Oak (Red Oak, IA) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, January 26. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 8-8. Red Oak won 45-41 in their recent non-league match against AHSTW (Avoca, IA)