In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Solon Spartans basketball team scored a good 75-66 triumph over the Mid-Prairie Golden Hawks.

In their next game, the Spartans meet the West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 22. Solon will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Bears enter the match with a 4-4 record after their 65-47 league win over Tipton (Tipton, IA).

With the defeat, Mid-Prairie moves to 5-4 on the year. The Golden hawks host Denison-Schleswig (Denison, IA) to meet the Monarchs in a non-league match on Monday, January 2. The Monarchs enter the match with a record of 5-2. Denison-Schleswig won 69-57 in their recent league match against Red Oak (Red Oak, IA)