In Monday's non-league match, the host Wheatland Mules basketball team scored a decisive 83-23 triumph over the Appleton City Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Mules face the Hume Hornets (Hume, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 3. Wheatland will attempt to move on its 2-1 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 3-2 record after their 50-37 league win over Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO).

With the defeat, Appleton City moves to 1-1 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Drexel (Drexel, MO) to face the Bobcats in a Western Missouri match on Tuesday, January 3. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 4-1. Drexel won 73-41 in their recent non-league match against Bronaugh (Bronaugh, MO)