In Saturday's non-league test, the Cassville Wildcats (Cassville, MO) basketball squad trounced the host Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO), by a score of 76-55.

Next, the Wildcats clash with the Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO) in a Big 8 test, on Tuesday, January 28. Cassville will attempt to improve on its 4-10 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 4-4 record after their 74-55 non-league win over El Dorado Springs (El Dorado Springs, MO).

The Pirates (9-7) will now prepare for their test against Lockwood (Lockwood, MO). The Tigers come into the Southwest test with a 11-3 record. In their last test, Lockwood was routed by Buffalo (Buffalo, MO), 51-44, in a non-league test.