In Friday's league match, the host Fredericktown Black Cats basketball team scored a tight 52-45 triumph over the North County Raiders.

In their next game, the Black Cats meet the South Iron Panthers (Annapolis, MO) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 23. Fredericktown will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 16-1 record after their 45-43 league win over Bunker (Bunker, MO).

With the defeat, North County moves to 2-11 on the year. The Raiders travel to Arcadia Valley (Ironton, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 24. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 6-7. Arcadia Valley won 72-55 in their recent league match against Valley (Caledonia, MO)