The Forsyth Panthers routed the host Monett Cubs basketball team by a final score of 80-58 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Buffalo Bison (Buffalo, MO) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 5. Forsyth will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Bison enter the game with a 1-8 record after their 56-37 non-league loss to West Plains (West Plains, MO).

With the defeat, Monett moves to 3-7 on the year. The Cubs travel to Clever (Clever, MO) to encounter the Blue Jays in a non-league test on Monday, January 8. The Blue Jays go into the test with a record of 3-8. Clever lost 53-29 in their recent non-league test against Hartville (Hartville, MO)