In Saturday's non-league test, the Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) basketball squad got by the host Clever Blue Jays (Clever, MO), by a score of 57-50.

Next, the Tigers clash with the Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO) in a Central Ozarks test, on Tuesday, January 6. Willard will attempt to move on its 8-0 season record. The Chiefs go into the bout with a 4-1 record after their 64-45 non-league win over North Kansas City (North Kansas City, MO).

With the loss, Clever falls to 8-2 on the campaign. The Blue jays travel to Buffalo (Buffalo, MO) to play the Bison in a Mid-Lakes bout on Monday, January 5. The Bison go into the bout with a record of 0-6. Buffalo lost 62-56 in their recent non-league bout against Stockton (Stockton, MO)