In Monday's non-league test, the Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) basketball squad defeated the host Bolivar Liberators (Bolivar, MO), by a score of 64-49.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Waynesville Tigers (Waynesville, MO) in a Central Ozarks test, on Friday, January 3. Republic will attempt to improve on its 8-0 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 3-4 record after their 61-53 non-league loss to Hazelwood West (Hazelwood, MO).

The Liberators (7-3) will now prepare for their test against Clinton (Clinton, MO). The Cardinals come into the non-league test with a 4-3 record.