Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Scott County Central Braves (Sikeston, MO) and the visiting Gideon Bulldogs (Gideon, MO), saw Scott County Central's basketball squad overcome Gideon by a tally of 63-55.

With the victory, Scott County Central improves its record to 7-9 on the campaign. The Braves travel to Risco (Risco, MO) to confront the Tigers in a Tri-County - Southeast challenge on Friday, January 26. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 12-3. Risco won 86-32 in their recent non-league challenge against Southland (Cardwell, MO)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Cooter Wildcats (Cooter, MO) in a Tri-County - Southeast challenge, on Friday, January 26. Gideon will attempt to improve on its 3-10 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 9-5 record after their 61-58 non-league loss to Portageville (Portageville, MO).