In Thursday's non-league match, the host Rich Hill Tigers basketball team scored a decisive 72-41 triumph over the University Academy Charter Gryphons.

In their next game, the Tigers meet the Butler Bears (Butler, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 16. Rich Hill will attempt to better on its 5-1 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 53-48 non-league win over Nevada (Nevada, MO).

With the defeat, University Academy Charter moves to 1-4 on the year. The Gryphons travel to Drexel (Drexel, MO) to meet the Bobcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 15. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 3-1. Drexel won 48-46 in their recent non-league match against Leeton (Leeton, MO)