In Friday's non-league test, the Solon Spartans (Solon, IA) basketball squad trounced the visiting Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA), by a score of 61-24.

Next, the Spartans encounter the Mt. Vernon Mustangs (Mt. Vernon, IA) in a WAMAC - East test, on Tuesday, December 17. Solon will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Mustangs come into the test with a 5-1 record after their 64-42 non-league win over Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA).

The Bobcats (0-5) will now prepare for their test against Mt. Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, IA). The Panthers come into the non-league test with a 1-4 record. In their last test, Mt. Pleasant was routed by Fort Madison (Fort Madison, IA), 63-34, in a league test.