In Monday's non-league test, the Walnut Grove Tigers (Walnut Grove, MO) basketball squad trounced the host Early Panthers (Morrisville, MO), by a score of 73-40.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Hermitage Hornets (Hermitage, MO) in a Polk County test, on Friday, January 3. Walnut Grove will attempt to improve on its 6-5 season record. The Hornets come into the test with a 6-2 record after their 59-41 non-league loss to Lincoln (Lincoln, MO).

The Panthers (4-6) will now prepare for their test against Jasper (Jasper, MO). The Eagles come into the non-league test with a 3-8 record.