Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) and the host Kickapoo Chiefs (Springfield, MO), saw Carl Junction's basketball squad hold off Kickapoo by a tally of 41-39.

With the victory, Carl Junction improves its record to 15-1 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Warrensburg (Warrensburg, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 26. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Warrensburg won 47-40 in their recent league challenge against Pleasant Hill (Pleasant Hill, MO)

Next up, the Chiefs confront the Camdenton Lakers (Camdenton, MO) in a Ozarks challenge, on Monday, January 23. Kickapoo will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Lakers come into the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 75-37 league loss to West Plains (West Plains, MO).