In Thursday's non-league test, the Essex Trojans (Essex, IA) basketball squad got by the visiting Heartland Christian (Council Bluffs, IA), by a score of 55-52.

Next, the Trojans clash with the Griswold Tigers (Griswold, IA) in a non-league test, on Monday, January 6. Essex will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 3-4 record after their 63-47 league loss to Missouri Valley (Missouri Valley, IA).

The (3-6) will now prepare for their test against Omaha Christian Academy (Omaha, NE). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 1-4 record.