East Carter Redbirds (Ellsinore, MO) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Bunker Eagles (Bunker, MO), 44-43 in a league match.

With the victory, East Carter upgrades its record to 8-9 on the year. The Redbirds host South Iron (Annapolis, MO) to face the Panthers in a Black River match on Saturday, January 25. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 12-4. South Iron won 50-46 in their recent league match against Lesterville (Lesterville, MO)

The Eagles now sport a 11-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lesterville for a Black River match on Saturday, January 25. Bunker will face a Bearcats squad coming off a 50-46 league loss to South Iron (Annapolis, MO). The Bearcats record now stands at 4-8.