In Friday's league match, the host St. Joseph Christian Lions basketball team scored a decisive 78-42 triumph over the King City Wildkats.

In their next game, the Lions meet the Pattonsburg Panthers (Pattonsburg, MO) in a Grand River West match, on Tuesday, December 19. St. Joseph Christian will attempt to better on its 8-1 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 6-3 record after their 66-50 league win over North Harrison (Eagleville, MO).

With the defeat, King City moves to 5-6 on the year. The Wildkats host Mound City (Mound City, MO) to meet the Panthers in a non-league match on Monday, December 18. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 2-5. Mound City lost 47-37 in their recent league match against East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO)