In Friday's league test, the North Platte Panthers (Dearborn, MO) basketball squad trounced the visiting West Platte Bluejays (Weston, MO), by a score of 57-20.

Next, the Panthers clash with the East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO) in a non-league test, on Saturday, January 4. North Platte will attempt to improve on its 8-0 season record. The come into the test with a 3-4 record after their 47-40 league loss to Mound City (Mound City, MO).

The Bluejays (1-4) will now prepare for their test against Bishop LeBlond (St. Joseph, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 2-6 record. In their last test, Bishop LeBlond was routed by Sacred Heart (Falls City, NE), 56-24, in a non-league test.