Stoutland Tigers (Stoutland, MO) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Richland Bears (Richland, MO), 38-34 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Stoutland upgrades its record to 9-8 on the season. The Tigers travel to Crocker (Crocker, MO) to play the Lions in a Frisco bout on Thursday, January 26. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 10-7. Crocker lost 61-39 in their recent league bout against Licking (Licking, MO)

Next up, the Bears play the Iberia Rangers (Iberia, MO) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 23. Richland will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Rangers go into the bout with a 5-10 record after their 53-36 league loss to Newburg (Newburg, MO).