In Thursday's non-league test, the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) basketball squad got by the host Perryville Pirates (Perryville, MO), by a score of 47-46.

Next, the Bearcats clash with the Ellington Whippets (Ellington, MO) in a non-league test, on Monday, December 16. Dexter will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Whippets come into the test with a 3-2 record after their 46-34 non-league win over Lesterville (Lesterville, MO).

The Pirates (1-3) will now prepare for their test against Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, MO). The Blue Jays come into the non-league test with a 4-2 record. In their last test, Oak Ridge was nipped by Lesterville (Lesterville, MO), 52-49, in a non-league test.