In Monday's non-league test, the Keokuk Chiefs (Keokuk, IA) basketball squad defeated the host West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA), by a score of 54-42.

Next, the Chiefs clash with the Mt. Pleasant Panthers (Mt. Pleasant, IA) in a Southeast test, on Friday, February 7. Keokuk will attempt to improve on its 12-6 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 2-13 record after their 71-50 non-league loss to Mediapolis (Mediapolis, IA).

The Bears (7-11) will now prepare for their test against Durant (Durant, IA). The Wildcats come into the River Valley test with a 4-14 record. In their last test, Durant overcame Calamus-Wheatland (Wheatland, IA), 62-58, in a non-league game.