Sturgeon Bulldogs (Sturgeon, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Northeast Bearcats (Cairo, MO), 48-45 in a league match.

With the victory, Sturgeon advances its record to 7-6 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Slater (Slater, MO) to face the Wildcats in a Central match on Friday, January 17. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 7-3. Slater won 80-56 in their recent non-league match against Fayette (Fayette, MO)

The Bearcats now own a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to La Plata for a non-league match on Thursday, January 16. Northeast will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 64-32 league loss to Atlanta (Atlanta, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 2-6.