Willow Springs Bears (Willow Springs, MO) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Bakersfield Lions (Bakersfield, MO), 49-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Willow Springs advances its record to 10-4 on the year. The Bears travel to Hollister (Hollister, MO) to meet the Tigers in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23. The Tigers enter the battle with a record of 2-14. Hollister won 45-30 in their recent league battle against Seneca (Seneca, MO)

The Lions now own a 8-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Van Buren for a non-league battle on Friday, January 24.