In Friday's non-league test, the Central Plains Oilers (Claflin, KS) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs (Hays, KS), by a score of 43-31.

Next, the Oilers clash with the Macksville Mustangs (Macksville, KS) in a Central Prairie test, on Friday, January 10. Central Plains will attempt to improve on its 5-1 season record.

The Monarchs (1-5) will now prepare for their test against Sacred Heart (Salina, KS). The Knights come into the non-league test with a 4-1 record.