Fordland Eagles (Fordland, MO) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Exeter Tigers (Exeter, MO), 71-33 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Fordland upgrades its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Eagles host New Covenant Academy (Springfield, MO) to play the Warriors in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 5-8. New Covenant Academy won 43-17 in their recent non-league bout against Galena (Galena, MO)

Next up, the Tigers play the Galena Bears (Galena, MO) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Exeter will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Bears come into the bout with a 4-13 record after their 43-17 non-league loss to New Covenant Academy (Springfield, MO).