The Lathrop Mules routed the visiting Malta Bend Tigers basketball team by a final score of 78-18 in Thursday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Mules face the Mid-Buchanan Dragons (Faucett, MO) in a KCI game, on Friday, January 4. Lathrop will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Dragons enter the game with a 5-5 record after their 60-51 non-league win over East Buchanan (Gower, MO).
With the defeat, Malta Bend moves to 0-2 on the year. The Tigers travel to Higbee (Higbee, MO) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 8. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 3-7. Higbee lost 42-33 in their recent non-league game against Keytesville (Keytesville, MO)