The Risco Tigers tipped the host Bell City Cubs basketball team by a final score of 71-69 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Clarkton Reindeer (Clarkton, MO) in a Tri-County - Southeast game, on Tuesday, January 12. Risco will attempt to move on its 2-8 season record. The Reindeer enter the game with a 1-0 record after their 57-53 non-league win over Neelyville (Neelyville, MO).

With the defeat, Bell City moves to 0-2 on the year. The Cubs travel to Richland (Essex, MO) to face the Rebels in a Stoddard County game on Friday, January 8. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 1-0.