Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hardin-Central Bulldogs (Hardin, MO) and the visiting Hale Cardinals (Hale, MO), saw Hardin-Central's basketball squad overcome Hale by a tally of 72-59.

With the victory, Hardin-Central improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Higbee (Higbee, MO) to confront the Tigers in a CLAA challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 14-1. Higbee won 62-48 in their recent league challenge against Northwestern (Mendon, MO)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Meadville Eagles (Meadville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 3. Hale will attempt to improve on its 7-6 season record.