In Friday's league match, the host Cooter Wildcats basketball team scored a decisive 79-58 triumph over the Gideon Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Wildcats meet the Risco Tigers (Risco, MO) in a Tri-County - Southeast match, on Monday, January 29. Cooter will attempt to better on its 10-5 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 13-3 record after their 71-48 league win over Scott County Central (Sikeston, MO).

With the defeat, Gideon moves to 3-11 on the year. The Bulldogs host Southland (Cardwell, MO) to meet the Rebels in a Tri-County - Southeast match on Monday, January 29. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 2-7.