In Saturday's non-league match, the host Thayer Bobcats basketball team scored a good 69-56 triumph over the Strafford Indians.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Willow Springs Bears (Willow Springs, MO) in a South Central match, on Tuesday, January 30. Thayer will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 6-11 record after their 64-50 non-league loss to Marshfield (Marshfield, MO).

With the defeat, Strafford moves to 7-8 on the year. The Indians host Weaubleau (Weaubleau, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 31. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 19-1.