In Friday's non-league test, the Sparta Trojans (Sparta, MO) basketball squad got by the visiting Stockton Tigers (Stockton, MO), by a score of 45-39.

Next, the Trojans encounter the Mt. Vernon Mountaineers (Mt. Vernon, MO) in a non-league test, on Saturday, December 28. Sparta will attempt to improve on its 6-1 season record. The Mountaineers come into the test with a 4-3 record after their 65-30 non-league win over Skyline (Urbana, MO).

The Tigers (7-2) will now prepare for their test against Marionville (Marionville, MO). The Comets come into the Southwest test with a 2-7 record.