In Friday's non-league match, the host Mt. Vernon Mountaineers basketball team scored a good 58-50 triumph over the Clever Blue Jays.

In their next game, the Mountaineers meet the Marshfield Bluejays (Marshfield, MO) in a Big 8 match, on Tuesday, February 6. Mt. Vernon will attempt to better on its 8-7 season record. The Bluejays enter the match with a 13-10 record after their 49-44 league loss to Reeds Spring (Reeds Spring, MO).

With the defeat, Clever moves to 5-12 on the year. The Blue jays host Strafford (Strafford, MO) to meet the Indians in a Mid-Lakes match on Tuesday, February 6. The Indians enter the match with a record of 11-9. Strafford won 64-43 in their recent non-league match against Seymour (Seymour, MO)