In Thursday's league match, the host Lathrop Mules basketball team scored a decisive 69-34 triumph over the East Buchanan Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Mules face the Mid-Buchanan Dragons (Faucett, MO) in a KCI match, on Friday, February 2. Lathrop will attempt to move on its 19-0 season record. The Dragons enter the match with a 9-7 record after their 43-36 non-league loss to South Harrison (Bethany, MO).

With the defeat, East Buchanan moves to 9-12 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Penney (Hamilton, MO) to face the Hornets in a KCI match on Friday, February 2. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 3-14. Penney lost 65-47 in their recent non-league match against Richmond (Richmond, MO)