In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Kickapoo Chiefs basketball team scored a decisive 70-37 triumph over the Republic Tigers.

With the victory, Kickapoo improves its record to 10-2 on the campaign. The Chiefs host West Plains (West Plains, MO) to battle the Zizzers in a Ozarks challenge on Friday, January 4. The Zizzers come into the challenge with a record of 1-7. West Plains lost 59-47 in their recent non-league challenge against Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, MO)

Next up, the Tigers battle the Logan-Rogersville Wildcats (Rogersville, MO) in a Central Ozarks challenge, on Friday, January 4. Republic will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 55-24 non-league win over Strafford (Strafford, MO).