In Tuesday's league match, the host Lathrop Mules basketball team scored a decisive 55-22 triumph over the West Platte Bluejays.

In their next game, the Mules face the South Harrison Bulldogs (Bethany, MO) in a non-league match, on Thursday, February 8. Lathrop will attempt to move on its 22-0 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 15-4 record after their 58-27 league win over Stanberry (Stanberry, MO).

With the defeat, West Platte moves to 13-10 on the year. The Bluejays host East Buchanan (Gower, MO) to face the Bulldogs in a KCI match on Friday, February 9. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 10-13.