In Friday's non-league match, the host Drexel Bobcats basketball team scored a good 42-25 triumph over the Kingsville Tigers.

In their next game, the Bobcats meet the Appleton City Bulldogs (Appleton City, MO) in a Western Missouri match, on Tuesday, January 2. Drexel will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 10-1 record after their 44-42 non-league win over Wheatland (Wheatland, MO).

With the defeat, Kingsville moves to 3-9 on the year. The Tigers host Wellington-Napoleon (Wellington, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 4-4.