In Thursday's non-league match, the host Sarcoxie Bears basketball team scored a decisive 58-32 triumph over the Verona Wildcats.

In their next game, the Bears meet the Southwest Trojans (Washburn, MO) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. Sarcoxie will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 0-3 record after their 73-26 non-league loss to Marionville (Marionville, MO).

With the defeat, Verona moves to 3-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Billings (Billings, MO) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Monday, January 8. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 3-6. Billings lost 70-29 in their recent non-league match against Monett (Monett, MO)