Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Kelly Hawks (Benton, MO) and the host Scott City Rams (Scott City, MO), observed Kelly's basketball team edge Scott City by a final score of 56-51.

In their next game, the Hawks meet the Charleston Bluejays (Charleston, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 2. Kelly will attempt to move on its 10-1 season record. The Bluejays enter the match with a 7-4 record after their 50-37 non-league loss to Notre Dame (Cape Girardeau, MO).

With the defeat, Scott City moves to 8-3 on the year. The Rams travel to Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, MO) to meet the Blue Jays in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 2. The Blue Jays enter the match with a record of 4-4. Oak Ridge lost 56-41 in their recent non-league match against Kelly (Benton, MO)