Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hardin-Central Bulldogs (Hardin, MO) and the host Orrick Bearcats (Orrick, MO), saw Hardin-Central's basketball squad hold off Orrick by a tally of 31-25.

With the victory, Hardin-Central improves its record to 8-7 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Wellington-Napoleon (Wellington, MO) to confront the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 5-14. Wellington-Napoleon lost 47-30 in their recent league challenge against Concordia (Concordia, MO)

Next up, the Bearcats confront the Crest Ridge Cougars (Centerview, MO) in a I-70 challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Orrick will attempt to improve on its 3-11 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 5-11 record after their 37-34 league win over Wellington-Napoleon (Wellington, MO).