Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the East Carter Redbirds (Ellsinore, MO) and the visiting Neelyville Tigers (Neelyville, MO), saw East Carter's basketball squad hold off Neelyville by a tally of 78-74.

With the victory, East Carter improves its record to 15-2 on the campaign. The Redbirds host Greenville (Greenville, MO) to confront the Bears in a Ozark Foothills challenge on Monday, January 29. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 7-10. Greenville lost 53-40 in their recent non-league challenge against Lesterville (Lesterville, MO)

Next up, the Tigers confront the Doniphan Dons (Doniphan, MO) in a Ozark Foothills challenge, on Friday, January 26. Neelyville will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Dons come into the challenge with a 16-0 record after their 68-14 league win over Twin Rivers (Broseley, MO).