In Thursday's non-league match, the host Dexter Bearcats basketball team scored a good 65-54 triumph over the Neelyville Tigers.

In their next game, the Bearcats meet the Central Rebels (Park Hills, MO) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 13. Dexter will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Rebels enter the match with a 10-3 record after their 66-36 league win over Farmington (Farmington, MO).

With the defeat, Neelyville moves to 4-5 on the year. The Tigers travel to Holcomb (Holcomb, MO) to meet the Hornets in a non-league match on Friday, January 12. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 3-6. Holcomb lost 56-52 in their recent league match against Campbell (Campbell, MO)