In Thursday's non-league test, the Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO) basketball squad trounced the host Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO), by a score of 87-65.

Next, the Cardinals encounter the Crooked Oak Ruf-Nex (Oklahoma City, OK) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Benton will attempt to improve on its 7-1 season record.

The Bulldogs (2-2) will now prepare for their test against Pittsburg (Pittsburg, KS). The Dragons come into the non-league test with a 2-1 record.