The Carl Junction Bulldogs ran past the host McDonald County Mustangs basketball team by a final score of 52-43 in Monday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bulldogs face the Republic Tigers (Republic, MO) in a Central Ozarks game, on Tuesday, January 10. Carl Junction will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record.

With the defeat, McDonald County moves to 3-3 on the year. The Mustangs host Webb City (Webb City, MO) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 6-2. Webb City won 60-47 in their recent non-league game against Kirksville (Kirksville, MO)