In Friday's non-league test, the St. Joseph Christian Lions (St. Joseph, MO) basketball squad defeated the host Chamois Pirates (Chamois, MO), by a final score of 65-49.

Next, the Lions clash with the Pattonsburg Panthers (Pattonsburg, MO) in a Grand River West test, on Tuesday, January 7. St. Joseph Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 1-7 record after their 61-43 league loss to North Harrison (Eagleville, MO).

The Pirates (6-3) will now prepare for their test against Seymour (Seymour, MO). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 6-1 record.