Missouri High School Basketball - Jefferson Independent Day holds off Ballard
January 26, 2024: Butler, MO 64730 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Jefferson Independent Day Cavaliers (Joplin, MO) and the host Ballard Bulldogs (Butler, MO), saw Jefferson Independent Day's basketball squad hold off Ballard by a tally of 56-52.
With the victory, Jefferson Independent Day improves its record to 3-16 on the campaign. The Cavaliers travel to Southern Missouri RUSH (Springfield, MO) to confront the * in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 29. The * come into the challenge with a record of 26-10. Southern Missouri RUSH won 52-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Springfield Catholic (Springfield, MO)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Northeast Vernon County Knights (Walker, MO) in a Golden Valley Vernon challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Ballard will attempt to improve on its 1-12 season record.