Sparta Trojans (Sparta, MO) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Greenwood Blue Jays (Springfield, MO), 43-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Sparta upgrades its record to 11-1 on the season. The Trojans travel to Central (Springfield, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 7-1. Central won 86-43 in their recent non-league bout against Ash Grove (Ash Grove, MO)

Next up, the Blue Jays play the Ash Grove Pirates (Ash Grove, MO) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 28. Greenwood will attempt to upgrade on its 8-1 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 5-4 record after their 86-43 non-league loss to Central (Springfield, MO).