The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) and the host New Madrid County Central Eagles (New Madrid, MO), observed Dexter's basketball team edge New Madrid County Central by a score of 58-53.

The Bearcats (9-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Puxico (Puxico, MO). The Indians come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 24. New Madrid County Central will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.