In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Kickapoo Chiefs basketball team scored a good 68-59 triumph over the Clever Blue Jays.

In their next game, the Chiefs confront the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) in a Ozarks match, on Tuesday, January 5. Kickapoo will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Hornets enter the match with a 6-1 record after their 53-51 non-league win over Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO).

With the defeat, Clever moves to 8-3 on the year. The Blue jays travel to Sparta (Sparta, MO) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 5. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 1-5. Sparta lost 55-43 in their recent non-league game against Summersville (Summersville, MO)