In Friday's non-league match, the host Billings Wildcats basketball team scored a tight 46-44 triumph over the Clever Blue Jays.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Billings will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 58-55 non-league win over Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO).

With the defeat, Clever moves to 0-4 on the year. The Blue jays travel to Monett (Monett, MO) to meet the Cubs in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 20. The Cubs enter the match with a record of 1-4. Monett lost 64-55 in their recent non-league match against Webb City (Webb City, MO)