In Monday's non-league match, the visiting Galatia Bearcats basketball team scored a decisive 83-41 triumph over the Joppa-Maple Grove Rangers.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Elverado Falcons (Elkville, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 6. Galatia will attempt to move on its 16-10 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 12-17 record after their 58-54 non-league win over Thompsonville (Thompsonville, IL).

With the defeat, Joppa-Maple Grove moves to 6-20 on the year. The Rangers host Pope County (Golconda, IL) to meet the Pirates in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 6. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 12-12. Pope County won 62-38 in their recent league match against Carrier Mills-Stonefort (Carrier Mills, IL)