The Monett Cubs topped the visiting Clever Blue Jays basketball team by a final score of 62-51 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Cubs face the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO) in a Big 8 game, on Tuesday, January 3. Monett will attempt to move on its 2-4 season record. The Mountaineers enter the game with a 1-3 record after their 64-48 non-league loss to Fair Grove (Fair Grove, MO).

With the defeat, Clever moves to 0-5 on the year. The Blue jays host Hartville (Hartville, MO) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 8-1. Hartville won 66-52 in their recent non-league game against Lebanon (Lebanon, MO)