In Friday's non-league test, the Niangua Cardinals (Niangua, MO) basketball squad got by the host Verona Wildcats (Verona, MO), by a score of 43-37.

Next, the Cardinals encounter the Everton Tigers (Everton, MO) in a Mark Twain test, on Tuesday, January 7. Niangua will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record.

The Wildcats (1-12) will now prepare for their test against Galena (Galena, MO). The Bears come into the non-league test with a 9-1 record.