The crowd at Monday's non-league challenge between the Marion County Mustangs (Philadelphia, MO) and the host Knox County Eagles (Edina, MO), observed Marion County's basketball team knock off Knox County by a score of 51-39.

The Mustangs (13-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Silex (Silex, MO). The Owls come into the non-league challenge with a 2-5 record.

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Brashear Tigers (Brashear, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 4. Knox County will attempt to improve on its 1-16 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 3-12 record after their 49-41 league win over La Plata (La Plata, MO).