Stockton Tigers (Stockton, MO) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Sarcoxie Bears (Sarcoxie, MO), 69-54 in a league bout.

With the victory, Stockton upgrades its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Tigers host Diamond (Diamond, MO) to play the Wildcats in a Southwest bout on Monday, January 30. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 2-7. Diamond lost 65-58 in their recent league bout against Miller (Miller, MO)

Next up, the Bears play the Providence Academy Patriots (Rogers, AR) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 2. Sarcoxie will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 9-14 record after their 72-30 league loss to Destiny Christian (Del City, OK).