Bismarck Indians (Bismarck, MO) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Valley Vikings (Caledonia, MO), 49-40 in a league bout.

With the win, Bismarck upgrades its record to 4-7 on the season. The Indians travel to Arcadia Valley (Ironton, MO) to play the Tigers in a Mineral Area - Small bout on Friday, January 18. The Tigers go into the bout with a record of 8-7. Arcadia Valley won 48-42 in their recent league bout against Valle Catholic (St. Genevieve, MO)

Next up, the Vikings play the Kingston Cougars (Cadet, MO) in a Mineral Area - Small bout, on Friday, January 18. Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 77-43 league loss to Arcadia Valley (Ironton, MO).