In Thursday's non-league match, the host Laquey Hornets basketball team scored a tight 56-53 triumph over the Wheatland Mules.

In their next game, the Hornets meet the Licking Wildcats (Licking, MO) in a Frisco match, on Friday, December 16. Laquey will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 75-52 league win over Crocker (Crocker, MO).

With the defeat, Wheatland moves to 1-1 on the year. The Mules host Appleton City (Appleton City, MO) to meet the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Monday, December 19. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 1-0. Appleton City won 51-45 in their recent non-league match against Kingsville (Kingsville, MO)