South Holt Knights (Oregon, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host St. Joseph Christian Lions (St. Joseph, MO), 87-50 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, South Holt upgrades its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Knights travel to East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO) to play the in a Highway 275 bout on Tuesday, January 17. The come into the bout with a record of 6-10. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] won 42-40 in their recent non-league bout against Rock Port (Rock Port, MO)

Next up, the Lions play the Albany Warriors (Albany, MO) in a Grand River bout, on Friday, January 20. St. Joseph Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record.