In Thursday's non-league test, the Clever Blue Jays (Clever, MO) basketball squad knocked off the host Walnut Grove Tigers (Walnut Grove, MO), by a score of 61-44.

Next, the Blue Jays encounter the East Newton Patriots (Granby, MO) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 20. Clever will attempt to improve on its 4-1 season record. The Patriots come into the test with a 3-3 record after their 53-37 non-league loss to Carthage (Carthage, MO).

The Tigers (3-3) will now prepare for their test against Hermitage (Hermitage, MO). The Hornets come into the Polk County test with a 6-1 record. In their last test, Hermitage beat Prairie Home (Prairie Home, MO), 78-74, in a non-league test.