The Carl Junction Bulldogs basketball team (Carl Junction, MO), was overwhelmed 58-27 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Troy-Buchanan Trojans (Troy, MO)

The Trojans now possess a 17-2 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Howell Central for a Gateway - South battle on Tuesday, January 30. Troy-Buchanan will confront a Spartans team coming off a 53-50 non-league win over Warrenton (Warrenton, MO). The Spartans record now stands at 10-4.

The Bulldogs (7-7) will now prepare for their battle against Joplin (Joplin, MO). The Eagles come into the Central Ozarks battle with a 4-11 record. In their last battle, Joplin trounced St. Charles (St. Charles, MO), 55-42, in a non-league battle.