In Thursday's non-league outing, the Monett Cubs (Monett, MO) basketball squad overwhelmed the host Diamond Wildcats (Diamond, MO), by a final score of 80-43.

In their next game, the Cubs meet the Forsyth Panthers (Forsyth, MO) in a non-league match, on Thursday, January 4. Monett will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 7-2 record after their 69-45 non-league win over Lexington (Lexington, MO).

With the defeat, Diamond moves to 2-9 on the year. The Wildcats host Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO) to meet the Mountaineers in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Mountaineers enter the match with a record of 3-4. Mt. Vernon lost 60-45 in their recent league match against Marshfield (Marshfield, MO)