In Thursday's league test, the Humansville Tigers (Humansville, MO) basketball squad knocked off the host Macks Creek Pirates (Macks Creek, MO), by a score of 56-45.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Climax Springs Cougars (Climax Springs, MO) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 2. Humansville will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Cougars come into the test with a 4-0 record after their 39-38 non-league win over Halfway (Halfway, MO).

The Pirates (3-5) will now prepare for their test against Montrose (Montrose, MO). The Blue Jays come into the non-league bout with a 0-6 record. In their last bout, Montrose Weaubleau (Weaubleau, MO), 0-0, in a non-league bout.