In Monday's non-league match, the host Hermann Bearcats basketball team scored a tight 42-37 triumph over the St. Francis Borgia Knights.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the St. Clair Bulldogs (St. Clair, MO) in a Four Rivers match, on Monday, January 16. Hermann will attempt to better on its 3-1 season record.

With the defeat, St. Francis Borgia moves to 0-4 on the year. The Knights host New Haven (New Haven, MO) to meet the Shamrocks in a non-league match on Wednesday, December 21. The Shamrocks enter the match with a record of 2-1. New Haven lost 42-24 in their recent non-league match against Silex (Silex, MO)